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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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Bartram's bass were collected from 14 sites within the Savannah and Saluda River basins, while Altamaha bass were sampled from 14 locations in the Altamaha and Ogeechee River systems.

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

From the St. Mary's and the Satilla and the distant Altamaha, from every quarter of his woodland realm, they had mustered at his call.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 70, August, 1863 by Various

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