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Rising River Waters Can Kill!
Watch for rapidly rising river levels on the Chattahoochee River and its tributaries. Water released from dams and heavy rain can turn a day on the river into a tragedy! More »
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Call for Water Release Schedule
With colder temperatures you can expect longer and more frequent water releases. For water release schedule info, call 1-855-DAM-FLOW (1-855-326-3569) for Buford Dam and 404-329-1455 for Morgan Falls Dam. Save numbers to your cell! More »
Red Chokeberry
Robert H. Mohlenbrock @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / USDA SCS. 1991. Southern wetland flora: Field office guide to plant species. South National Technical Center, Fort Worth. Red Chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia) is a common shrub that grows 6-12 feet high. In spring, the plant grows clusters of white, five-petaled flowers. In summer, dark green, glossy leavesappear and consistently turn a rich, orange-red in fall. Also appearing in fall are the bright red, pear-shaped, berries. The underside of the leaves are densely covered in hairs. |
Did You Know?
Prehistoric people would shelter under the large rock overhangs found along the Chattahoochee River. Indian village sites once flourished along this rich corridor of fertile soils.