The Mighty Chattahoochee River
The Chattahoochee River begins its journey south on the southern edge of the Blue Ridge mountains, just below Brasstown Bald, Georgia’s highest point at 4,784 feet. The word Chattahoochee is derived from the Creek Indian words meaning painted rock. From its birthplace at Coon Den Ridge in Union County, Georgia, the river flows south for 430 miles to its confluence with the Flint River. The Chattahoochee basin drains an area of 8,770 square miles and is the most heavily used water resource in Georgia.
Recent News
Georgia Continues to Deny Drought
Date posted: September 17, 2012
The State of Georgia continues not to declare a drought in the state. Very interesting this is being reported in the Los Angeles Times where they understand the value of water. Ga Denies Drought
Read more about Georgia Continues to Deny DroughtACF Water War Update
Date posted: August 2, 2012
Here is an excellent summary from Georgia Public Broadcasting on the current status of the ACF Water War. Three more years without knowing the outcome
Read more about ACF Water War UpdateWhitewater Update
Date posted: June 7, 2012
Go see your river, it is stunning! Read More
Read more about Whitewater UpdateCorps Begins Drought Operations on the ACF
Date posted: May 1, 2012
The US Army Corps of Engineers has begun operations of the ACF river basin in drought mode. Help conserve water
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