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Preview of Forsyth Big Creek Greenway Phase 1
This weekend I changed my normal walking of the Greenway, dusted off my bike and decided to continue on past Highway 9 heading towards McFarland Parkway and see how far I could get on Phase 1 of the trail.
Event to Provide Tips for Enjoying the Forsyth Big Creek Greenway
An event is scheduled this November for the public to learn about safety on the Big Creek Greenway Forsyth. It is scheduled for Thursday, November 12th at 7pm at Sharon Springs Park.
Fall on the Big Creek Greenway
Fall is my favorite season in Georgia. The weather is a great relief from the hot, humid Georgia summers. Throw in the brilliant colors as the leaves change and begin to fall, and there is no reason not to be outside.
Big Creek Greenway Clean Up October 24th
A volunteer cleanup is scheduled for this coming Saturday October 24th on the Forsyth Big Creek Greenway. Due to the above average rainfall for the past couple months, excessive amounts of sand and debris have covered the greenway.
Forsyth Big Creek Greenway Phase 3 First Impressions
I took my first walk on the new Forsyth Big Creek Greenway last week. Due to the setting sun I was only able to walk the 3rd phase from Bethelview (141) to Majors Road.
The Big Creek Greenway Reopens After Flooding
After Big Creek River reached over 12 feet Tuesday following 10+ inches of rain over the weekend, it has reopened. Covered in mud, with lots of trees down and signs uprooted, it will take some time for the Greenway to be cleaned up. Be cautious while using the trail this weekend, as the ground is […]
Big Creek Flood Level Covers Kimball Bridge Road
Heavy rains totaling 10+ inches over the weekend caused Big Creek River to rise beyond its flood level to a stage where moderate to severe flooding can occur. At 12 feet, the river flows over the bridge at Kimball Bridge in Alpharetta. This morning the road was closed due to over 2 feet of water […]
3 to 6 Inches of Rain Causes Flood Stage to be Reached on Big Creek River
With between 3 to 6 inches of rain in the area, flood stage was reached late last night on Big Creek. As the Big Creek Greenway is built along Big Creek, it is mostly in the flood plain of the river. When the flood stage of 7 feet is reached, some parts of the trail […]
