CHATTOOGA COUNTY, Ga. - As summer continues in Georgia, James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park in Chattooga County is offering plenty of outdoor adventures, from paddle boarding to scenic hikes leading to an old marble mine.

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The park features two lakes — an 18-acre upper lake and a larger lower lake where paddle board, kayak, canoe and paddle boat rentals are available. While swimming isn’t allowed, the lakes are popular for fishing, with locals recalling catfish as large as 14 pounds being pulled from the water.

Beyond the lakes, the park is known for its hiking trails. Visitors can explore eight miles of paths ranging from easy walks to steep climbs, with remnants of old workers’ shacks and piles of limestone hinting at the area’s industrial past. The highlight is the Ma

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