Recreation area fees resume March 15 at Center Hill Lake

March 10, 2021
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Center Hill Lake, which is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, is resuming the collection of fees at its day use recreation areas for the 2021 recreation season beginning March 15, 2021. Fee collection was previously suspended during 2020 due to COVID-19.

Center Hill Lake collects $5 fees at its day use swimming beaches, picnic areas, and boat launch ramps. Below are the specific day use areas:

 Floating Mill Recreation Area
 Hurricane Recreation Area (launching only)
 Ragland Bottom Recreation Area

Campgrounds are set to open 10 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2021. Campsites can be reserved up to six months in advance with prices ranging from $16-$30. Reservations are made through www.recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777 for the following campgrounds:

 Long Branch Campground
 Floating Mill Campground
 Ragland Bottom Campground

Shelters are reservable across Center Hill Lake starting April 15 through Oct. 31, 2021 for a $50 per day fee. Use of the shelters can also be done on a first come first serve basis year-round with no cost.

 Long Branch Recreation Area
 Center Hill Recreation Area*
 Floating Mill Recreation Area
 Hurricane Recreation Area
 Ragland Bottom Recreation Area

*First come first serve only

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds all visitors, volunteers, and employees that face coverings are required in all Corps buildings and facilities during the implementation of the Presidential Executive Order 13991- “Protecting the Federal Workforce.”

March 10, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

The City of Smithville is in search of a new manager at the airport.

Mike Carpenter, who has held the position since August, 2019, is stepping down

Mayor Josh Miller said anyone interested in making application for the part time position may contact city hall

March 9, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

Opioid Overdose continues to claim lives. One way to prevent opioid overdose deaths is to learn how to respond in this medical emergency. Time is critical but Naloxone is an emergency medication that has the potential to save lives and restore breathing until EMS arrives.

The DeKalb Prevention Coalition has been made aware of an increased number of overdoses in DeKalb County within the past few days. With this information the DPC has scheduled an Emergency Naloxone Reversal training.

You are urged to participate in this emergency life-saving training Thursday, March 11 from 5-7 p.m. under a tent in the parking lot of the County Complex sponsored by the DeKalb Prevention Coalition in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and Upper Cumberland Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists Suzanne Angel and Colby Lane.

Narcan training is free and in less than 15 minutes community members can learn how to use this emergency medication to restore breathing to someone having an opioid overdose until EMS arrives.

For more details visit the DeKalb County Prevention Coalition facebook page.

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