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The Ohoopee River rises in Washington County, about south of Tennille, and flows generally southeastwardly, through or along the boundaries of

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, Emanuel, Treutlen, Candler, Toombs and Tattnall Counties. It joins the Altamaha River south of Reidsville. In Emanuel County, it collects the Little Ohoopee River, about long, which rises in Washington County and flows generally southeastwardly through Johnson and Emanuel Counties, past

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In popular culture

The Ohoopee River is referenced in Larry Jon Wilson's song, "Ohoopee River Bottomland", which appears on Wilson's 1975 album, ''New Beginnings''. Wilson also sings the song in the 1980 documentary, '' Heartworn Highways''. Wilson was born in Swainsboro, just north of the Ohoopee River. The river valley has recently become the site of a yearly music festival known as "Curly Fest" featuring regional artists. Local people pronounce the double o as short, not long. That is, more like "foot," than "boot." They also call it the 'Hoopee for short.

Tributaries

* Sardis Creek

References

Columbia Gazetteer of North America entry
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In popular culture

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