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Soap Creek reopening to boost tourism, economic development

From left, Holly Hunt, DCA Program Manager; Doug Beekman of Enhanced Capital Georgia Rural Fund, LLC; Walker T. Norman, Lincoln County Chairman; Penny Warren, owner of WillieMacs restaurant; Ernie Campbell, Soap Creek Marina and Resort manager; Alana Burke, former Lincoln County Development Authority Executive Director; and John Stone, Executive Director, Lincoln County Economic Development Authority.

The legacy of a Georgia landmark is still intact: The Soap Creek Marina and Resort officially reopened on Sept. 12. This project includes the restoration of the marina, resort, restaurant and nearby factory for boat manufacturing and distribution by Michigan-based company Apex Marine.

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