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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

“We’ve got to do it again this year,” Kemp implored the lunchtime crowd at Altamaha Steak and Seafood.

From Seattle Times Oct. 27, 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

He recalled sitting with his father along the old Altamaha Canal at the end of the runway of what is now Brunswick Golden Isles Airport, the Brunswick newspaper reported.

From Washington Times Feb. 26, 2017

But she would not have credited the story, even if she had been, for she firmly believed her handsome step-son to be invincible from the Everglades to the Altamaha.

From East Angels by Woolson, Constance Fenimore

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