The TVA is backing away from a big drawdown of water from North Georgia's Lake Chatuge as part of a dam repair after locals warned it could sink Hiawassee's tourism economy.

For decades, Lake Chatuge has come alive from May to September, anchoring life in this quiet Appalachian corner of northeast Georgia. Jet Skis slice across the water, fishing boats troll shaded ...

The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge locations, rates, amenities: ... 3499 US-76 West Hiawassee, GA 30546. Map View. Phone: 1 706-896-2262. Fax: 1 706-896-1865 Hotel Email Hotel Website.

The FTL (full tank level) map of the lake mentions the area of the water body as 6.52 acres. The water spread area, through remaining below 50% during the past 15 years, ...

Jackson Cole Croft, 17, was found dead in Allatoona Lake, Georgia, on Friday, June 6, Georgia DNR Public Affairs Officer Mark McKinnon confirmed in a statement shared with PEOPLE. Croft had been ...

GEORGIA, — Another two parks at Lake Lanier have recently reopened after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced more than 20 temporary park and recreational site closures. The Army Corps of ...

Want a little beach getaway to yourself? A new survey listing the 95 best 'secret beaches' in U.S. highlighted two in Georgia ...

JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. — New dashboards online released by the Jekyll Island Authority provides real-time turtle activity on and near the Coastal Georgia barrier island.. One of the maps displays ...

A man-made lake in Georgia offers some of the most fishing diversity in the South. It was once a getaway for wealthy Atlantans, now a destination for all.

According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, on May 23, three boys were swimming in the public fishing area of Lake Tobesofkee when they suddenly went under the water. Firefighters responded ...

Georgia's DNR biologists conduct spring electrofishing to safely sample fish and ensure healthy ecosystems. Discover how this technique benefits conservation. Skip Navigation ...