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*UPDATED* Eclipse Enthusiasts Arrive Early for Coveted View

Hiawassee, GA – Vehicles began lining up at the base of Bell Mountain on Shake Rag Road before 6 a.m. this morning, hoping to secure a parking spot on the summit to view the once in a lifetime event.

*UPDATED AT 8:25 a.m.*
PARKING SPOTS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Spaces are limited and access will not be granted once the park is full.

The gate opens at 8:00 a.m. and will be monitored by authorities throughout the day.

Traffic in Towns County is light as of 7:40 a.m.

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Sunrise over Lake Chatuge on August 21, 2017

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