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2/4/2012
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Alabama Golf Association 2012 calendar includes outstanding venues

The Huntsville Times - al.com

Date: 2/2/2012 2:34:28 PM

The State Mid-Amateur will be played Oct. 5-7 at Willow Point Golf & Country Club in Alexander City, with Matt Johnson of Dothan the defending champion

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March 8 is last day to apply for absentee

Wetumpka Herald

Date: 2/1/2012 1:13:41 PM

Applications are available at the abentee election manager's office — in Elmore County, the circuit clerk's office at the judicial complex on US Highway 231 — or at the website of Alabama's Secretary of State, www.alabamavotes.gov.See all stories on this topic

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Important changes to NOAA Weather Radio

WBRC

Date: 1/31/2012 10:34:49 PM

Counties warned: ADDING Jefferson, Shelby, and Coosa counties. Explanation from NWS: "Jefferson County was added based on feedback regarding a "hole" in the

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Russell Medical, UAB Medicine form partnership

WSFA

Date: 1/31/2012 7:00:41 PM

... of Alabama," says Jim Peace, Russell Medical Center President and CEO. ... to Alexander City and surrounding communities," says Dr. Edward Partridge

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Auburn watershed project receives nearly $200000

Opelika Auburn News

Date: 1/31/2012 2:38:48 AM

Parkerson Mill Creek flows through the AU campus underneath the interstate before emptying into Chewacla Creek, which ends up in the Tallapoosa River

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Lake Martin is located in the central part of the state of Alabama (U.S.) in the counties of Tallapoosa, Elmore, and Coosa. It is a 39,180 acre lake with 700 miles (1,200 km) of wooded shoreline. Lake Martin was formed after the completion of Martin Dam on the Tallapoosa River. Martin Dam generates hydroelectric power and is owned and operated by Alabama Power. After construction of the dam in 1926, Lake Martin was the largest man-made lake in the world.

Lake Martin is a popular recreation lake for swimming, boating, fishing, water skiing, camping, and golfing. The lake is known for having clear water with some locations having visiblity of 15 vertical feet. Waterfront neighborhoods and luxury homes are located around the lake and have direct access to the shoreline. The shoreline is regulated by Alabama Power Company.

Boating access areas and marinas are numerous on Lake Martin.


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Lake Martin
- River: Tallapoosa River
- Area: 39,180 Acres
- Shoreline: 743 Miles
- Length: 31 Miles
- Avg. Depth: 41 Ft.
- Vol: 1,622,000 Acre Ft.
- Drainage: 2,984 Sq. Mi.

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