17 years in the making: This large brood of cicadas will soon make their dramatic appearance in North Georgia - Gainesville Times

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17 years in the making: This large brood of cicadas will soon make their dramatic appearance in North Georgia

A cicada crawls on a tree after it emerged from a 17-year hibernation. The insects come out of the ground once the temperature reaches an optimum, then climb into trees and make a droning sound to attract mates. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) - photo by Associated Press

04282021 CICADA 1.jpg — A cicada crawls on a tree after it emerged from a 17-year hibernation. The insects come out of the ground once the temperature reaches an optimum, then climb into trees and make a droning sound to attract mates. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) - photo by Associated Press

After living underground for 17 years, large populations of cicadas will soon emerge from their homes throughout the eastern U.S., including parts of North Georgia.