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Winder Weekend A PUBLICATION OF The Barrow Journal & The Barrow County News — Merged August 2016 Barrow Spotlight: Fort Yargo State Park STORIED HISTORY Fort Yargo State Park has been a part of local history for more than two centuries and is situated on land that was formed on the border between the Creek and Cherokee nations. Currently, the park hosts thousands of visitors a year who take part in camping, hiking, fishing, boating and swimming. Fort Yargo State Park also hosts several youth camps each summer geared toward children with various needs. It is a major attraction throughout the year, but especially the summer months. Photos by Jessica Brown POSTMASTER: Send address chang es to: The Barrow Journal, 77 East May Street, Winder, Georgia 30680 Mainstreet Newspapers, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Winder, Georgia 30680 (USPS 025-132) Email: news@barrowjournal.com Phone: 770-867-NEWS (6397) Fax: 678-425-1435 SUBSCRIPTIONS: $25.00/yr. Mailing Label Below FORT YARGO LAKE The lake at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder provides thousands of visitors each year with the opportunity for fishing, swim ming and boating.