Historic New Manchester History Hike Sunday, Nov 25, 2012 2 PM to 3:30 PM This mile-long hike (easy to moderate) will lead to the five story ruins of the Civil War-era New Manchester textile mill and focus on the history of the Sweetwater Creek Valley. This historian or ranger-led hike will include going inside the ruins and seeing the lovely whitewater rapids which provide great photo opportunities. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871. Location: Sweetwater Creek State Park 1750 Mt. Vernon Road Lithia Springs, GA 30122 Directions: GPS Coordinates: N 33.753783 | W -084.639000 Do not rely on GPS units for directions to this park. Take I-20 west from Atlanta, exit #44 at Thornton Road, turn left and go 1/4 mile. Turn right on Blairs Bridge Road. After 2 miles, turn left on Mount Vernon Road and proceed to the park. ~ more details ~ Sweetwater Creek State Park 1750 Mt. Vernon Road Lithia Springs, GA 30122   UPCOMING DATES  Saturday, May 25, 2013 Saturday, Jun 1, 2013 Saturday, Jun 8, 2013 Saturday, Jun 15, 2013 Saturday, Jun 22, 2013 Saturday, Jun 29, 2013