Field trip to Hogg Mine planned for May 27th.

Join us as we dig at Hogg Mine in LaGrange, GA on Saturday, May 27th. We'll be digging for beryl, rose and smoky quartz, and tourmaline.

 If you've ever been to Hogg Mine before, please note that there is a new protocol for arriving at the mine. We will NOT be meeting at McDonalds. Here's what Chris Painter, owner, asks us to do:

Once you arrive at the mine, look for a crew member who is helping park cars.


DO NOT choose your own spot. Our crew must guide cars to appropriate spots so that there is enough room for everyone to come and go throughout the day.


ONCE YOU ARE PARKED, REMAIN IN YOUR VEHICLE.


The crew will come around to each vehicle, take your payment, and give further instructions.

Once you arrive at the mine, look for a crew member who is helping park cars.

Directions to Hogg Mine are listed on the website. Check out the website at www.hoggmine.com

FROM I-85 S (From Atlanta)


Take Exit 13 and turn left onto 219 (Whitesville Road).
You should now be heading south on 219.
Stay south on 219 for about 3.5 miles.
As soon as you pass mile marker 5 (on your left) the entrance will be the first driveway on the right.​



FROM I-85 N (To Atlanta)


Take Exit 13 and turn right onto 219 (Whitesville Road).
You should now be heading south on 219.
Stay south on 219 for about 3.5 miles.
As soon as you pass mile marker 5 (on your left) the entrance will be the first driveway on the right.



FROM I-185 N (From Columbus)


Take Exit 30 and turn left onto 219 (Whitesville Road).
You should now be heading north on 219.
Stay North on 219 for about 9.3 miles
The entrance to the mine will be on the left