Brigadier General Joseph Schroedel spoke at Lake Lanier Association Annual Membership Meeting

More than 250 LLA members and guests attended the association's annual membership meeting at the Lakeside Center in Dawsonville on June 14.

The guest speaker was Brigadier General Joseph Schroedel, commander of the Corps' South Atlantic Division. He said he hopes to convene a 'drought summit' to include state officials, power company executives and others to research how to better manage water levels in the event of a multiyear drought. He also addressed the LLA's proposal of raising the full pool of Lake Lanier from 1,071 to 1,073 and stated he could not say if the proposal could ever be carried out, but the Corps has not rejected the idea which would need congressional approval and appropriation. The Mobile Corps district is working on a new Environmental Impact Statement and will include studying the feasibility of raising the full pool of Lake Lanier to 1073. General Schroedel also commented on the ongoing Tri-States mediations and said he would not let more water than mandated out of the lake without going through a mediator. He also answered questions from the audience concerning dock permits, property lines, recreation issues and security for Buford Dam.

Jackie Joseph, Val Perry and Vicki Barnhorst updated the audience on the association events and topics including Shore Sweep, the golf tournament, and legal issues.

The board thanks Longhorns Steakhouse in Dawsonville for generously providing a complimentary buffet at the meeting. Please show your appreciation for their support by dining at the restaurant at
795 Hwy 400 S, Dawsonville, 706-265-2007.