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Altamaha

American  
[awl-tuh-muh-haw] / ˈɔl tə məˌhɔ /

noun

  1. a river in SE Georgia, formed by the Oconee and Ocmulgee rivers and flowing to the Atlantic Ocean. 137 miles (220 km) long.


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Altamaha bass, or M. calliurus, received its name later.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

Tropical storm warnings are in place for other parts of the Florida coast, all the way to Altamaha Sound, Georgia.

From Washington Times • Nov. 8, 2022

CSX officials had twice sent production managers emails denying them permission to shoot on the railroad bridge spanning the Altamaha River.

From Fox News • Oct. 27, 2021

Sams of the Altamaha Riverkeeper urged Georgia environmental regulators to conduct a formal assessment to determine the extent of the damage from the spill.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2021

The white mullet, shad, and perch of the Altamaha are the most excellent animals that ever went in water.

From Records of Later Life by Kemble, Fanny

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