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Water & Utilities

Water, sewer, rates, power, broadband, solid waste, and utility infrastructure.

What may affect service, rates, or reliability?

Utilities issues across Northeast Georgia

172 current issues

Each card is a tracked matter with its status, latest step, and evidence. Order follows the shared current briefing, then recent activity.

IssueToccoaunder consideration

Toccoa commission to discuss water sales to Demorest

City commissioners plan to review water sales arrangements with the City of Demorest, a matter that could affect water service terms between the two cities.

Latest and next
Latest
September 28, 2026: Discussion with Carter & Sloope regarding Demorest water sales
Next
No next step has been documented.
IssueFranklin Countyunder consideration

State approves post-closure permit for Chadwick Road landfill in Roswell

Georgia's environmental regulator has signed off on post-closure oversight terms for the former Chadwick Road construction and demolition landfill in Fulton County.

Latest and next
Latest
September 25, 2026: Post-Closure Permit approval for Chadwick Road Construction and Demolition Landfill, Roswell (Fulton County)
Next
No next step has been documented.
IssueFranklin Countyunder consideration

State proposes groundwater withdrawal permit for Washington County sand mine

Georgia's environmental regulator plans to let a sand mine operator draw groundwater in Washington County, a decision that could affect local water supplies.

Latest and next
Latest
September 23, 2026: New Groundwater Withdrawal Permit No. 150-0028 for Caye Properties LLC (Washington County, sand mine operations)
Next
No next step has been documented.
IssueFranklin Countyapproved

Georgia EPD extends buffer variance deadline for Walton County water intake project

State regulators granted more time to finish previously approved construction work on the Apalachee River water intake facility without changing the project's environmental impact.

Latest and next
Latest
September 21, 2026: Buffer variance time extension for Apalachee River Intake Facility Construction (BV-147-21-02), Walton County Water and Sewerage Authority
Next
No next step has been documented.

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