Bike rally to be centered at Lake Jemiki

The two bodies of water that make up Lake Jemiki near Walhalla are going to be the backdrop for tomorrow’s annual “Rally in the Valley.”  The event offers bike rides of 30 or 60 miles through the valleys and foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and supports Upstate Forever and its outreach group Oconee Forever.  The mission of those organizations is to conserve natural resources, working farms, historic sites and open spaces in Oconee County.  Rally in the Valley organizers say all net proceeds will be used to support Oconee County conservation activities.