Lake Lanier

Whitewater Columbus To Open May 25 - Georgia Public Broadcasting

GPB

Date: 5/17/2013 10:39:45 PM

According to John Turner, Chairman of the Chattahoochee River Restoration Committee, the project started as a way to return the river to a more natural state. “It wasn't truly a river but it also wasn't truly a lake,” explained Turner. “It was like two ...See all stories on this topic…

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Senate passes water bill that doesn't limit Lanier water use - Gainesville Times

Gainesville Times

Date: 5/15/2013 11:37:52 PM

The U.S. Senate voted today to OK a water reauthorization bill that will not limit Georgia's water use from Lake Lanier and Lake Allatoona, a restriction that had been sought by lawmakers in Alabama and Florida. The body voted 83-14 to approve Water ...See all stories on this topic…

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Monday on the River

Patch.com

Date: 5/15/2013 2:15:19 PM

The headwaters of the Chattahoochee River which drain into Lake Lanier above Atlanta comprise the smallest watershed, or drainage area, which provides a major portion of water supply for any metropolitan area in the country. 5. The Chattahoochee River ...See all stories on this topic…

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Georgia lowers legal alcohol limit for boaters

Dothan Eagle

Date: 5/15/2013 1:11:48 AM

Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 7:57 pm | Updated: 8:05 pm, Tue May 14, 2013. by Greg Phillips Boaters on Lake Eufaula and the Chattahoochee River now face…

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Could Proctor Creek - and northwest Atlanta - be revitalized by a greenway ...

Creative Loafing Atlanta

Date: 5/15/2013 12:30:11 AM

For years, community members, environmental groups, and the city have tried to clean up Proctor Creek, the troubled waterway that flows from downtown to the Chattahoochee River. What should be an asset for the community and surrounding northwest ...See all stories on this topic…

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