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Central Georgia pools, beaches, water parks open for the summer

Only two pools opened Saturday in Macon, because of a staffing shortage.

MACON, Ga. — Public pools and water parks in Central Georgia are opening for the summer.

Public pools in Macon opened Memorial Day Weekend. The full summer schedule begins on June 1, with hours being from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

The cost to get into the pools is $1, with an additional $1 to use the water slide at the Delores A. Brooks Recreation Center. 

The Macon-Bibb Recreation Department is looking to hire lifeguards.

RELATED: 'It's an exciting job to do': Lifeguard shortage affects Macon-Bibb County's public pools

Rigby's Water World reopened its gates last weekend.

The park is back to its max capacity of 3,200 guests.

This years hours are weekdays 11 a .m. to 7 p.m., Saturday's 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday's 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

RELATED: Rigby's Water World reopens at full capacity

The swimming area in Claystone Park at Lake Tobesofkee is now open.

Both Claystone & Arrowhead will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.

Sandy Beach Park has been closed for construction.

RELATED: Lake Tobesofkee Claystone swimming area now open

If you're interested in working at a Macon pool, the pay starts off at $10.

To apply, head to the county's website and click on the "employment” tab. People can also stop by the Human Resources Department at 700 Poplar St to fill out an application. They're open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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