In April 2026, the authority discussed revising the concept plan to place it on Tallulah Falls property.
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Cornelia water authority continues work on Lake Tallulah withdrawal plan
The city's water authority is pursuing a state permit and dock design that could let Cornelia draw drinking water from Lake Tallulah.
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April 28, 2026: Water supply from Lake Tallulah
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In January 2025, the Cornelia Water & Sewerage Authority discussed exploring water withdrawal options in Lake Tallulah, saying it was working on a surface water withdrawal application and required reports for the state Environmental Protection Division.
By July 2025, the authority reported it was designing a floating dock to permit with Georgia Power as part of the project.
In January 2026, the authority again noted it was designing the floating dock to permit with Georgia Power, alongside a concept plan for the site.
In April 2026, the authority discussed revising the concept plan to place it on Tallulah Falls property.
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DiscusseddiscussedWater supply from Lake Tallulah
Revising the concept plan for our meeting on 1/13/2026 to be on Tallulah Falls property.
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Water supply from Lake Tallulah
Revising the concept plan for our meeting on 1/13/2026 to be on Tallulah Falls property.
DiscusseddiscussedWater Supply from Lake Tallulah - floating dock and concept plan
Designing a floating dock to permit GA Power.
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Water Supply from Lake Tallulah - floating dock and concept plan
Designing a floating dock to permit GA Power.
DiscusseddiscussedWater supply from Lake Tallulah floating dock design
Designing a floating dock to permit with GA Power.
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Water supply from Lake Tallulah floating dock design
Designing a floating dock to permit with GA Power.
DiscusseddiscussedWater Supply from Lake Tallulah
Exploring water withdrawal options in Lake Tallulah
Working on EPD surface water withdrawal application and required reports.
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Water Supply from Lake Tallulah
Exploring water withdrawal options in Lake Tallulah Working on EPD surface water withdrawal application and required reports.
DiscusseddiscussedWater Supply from Lake Tallulah
Working on EPD surface water withdrawal application and required reports.
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Water Supply from Lake Tallulah
Working on EPD surface water withdrawal application and required reports.
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