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Summer is here
Tips for a cool, safe summer
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A boy tubes down a rapid at Dawsonvilles Edge of the World on June 26. - photo by Allie Dean Dawson County News
The first day of summer was June 21 and with the hot weather residents in the north Georgia mountains have been experiencing, officials are urging caution for citizens participating in any outdoor or recreational activity. Below are some tips for staying safe and combatting the heat for a fun, relaxing summer. SwimmingWarm weather means more and more people out on Lake Lanier and in other bodies of water such as rivers and swimming pools.