This Hidden Destination In Georgia Is A Secret Only Locals Know About
Becoming a Georgia local truly is an honor. Once you can actually call yourself a local in the great state of Georgia, it’s like being knighted by the Queen herself, or being inducted into a club to which not everyone can enter. In fact, you also become privy to certain information that many other non-locals aren’t aware of. Once you become a local, you’re able to go out and explore and adventure throughout your state and find hidden gems that not many people know about, simply because you have the time, and maybe a hint or two, a word form a friend of a friend. Like this dangerous spot right here right in the wilderness in the heart of Georgia
Deep in the Dawson Forest in Georgia lies the remnants of a once sprawling nuclear testing facility from the early 1950s that was nicknamed Air Force Plant #67.
While this nuclear laboratory was active, the purpose was to utilize the nuclear reactor and irradiate different types of military equipment in order to observe and test the equipment as well as the surrounding forest area.
The results were a bit astounding. According to reports, whenever the reactor was turned on, all personnel would need to retreat underground immediately and the residual radiation pollution caused severe damage to the Dawson Forest and the wildlife that lived within.
The nuclear lab closed down in the early 1970s. However, the exact happenings of what went down for the almost two decades that it was functioning is still considered highly classified. The information is not available to the public, obviously.
While what remains are just foundations and concrete grids, that doesn't stop many adventurous and brave explorers from attempting to see for themselves the ghostly ruins of this mysterious government project.
It is said that no radiation is detected near or around the ruins, but we don't suggest entering, despite the obvious tunnels leading into a deep, dark past.
The exact address of this nuclear laboratory in Dawson Forest won’t show up on a GPS, but you can get to Dawson Forest Road East in Dawsonville to get nearby.
Also, thanks to YouTuber Steven Z, we have an insane historical video from 1959 detailing the Georgia Nuclear Aircraft Laboratory. For a quick trip through Georgia history, check this out.
Did you know about this nuclear laboratory in Georgia? How about that for some interesting state history? If you’re digging all this new Georgia knowledge, then maybe this will be of interest to you: Here Are The 12 Most Dangerous Places In Georgia After Dark.
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A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
