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That's Alabama over there.
The ~436-mile Chattahoochee River originates in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains, flows southwest to form part of the GA-AL border, and joins the Flint River to form Lake Seminole. It is a critical, heavily used water source for Atlanta and the region, providing 70% of the metro area's drinking water.
Infrastructure: Contains 13 dams, including five major Army Corps of Engineers reservoirs (e.g., Lake Lanier, West Point Lake).
History: The name, derived from the Muskogean language, roughly translates to "painted rock," referencing colorful granite outcroppings.
The ~436-mile Chattahoochee River originates in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains, flows southwest to form part of the GA-AL border, and joins the Flint River to form Lake Seminole. It is a critical, heavily used water source for Atlanta and the region, providing 70% of the metro area's drinking water.
Infrastructure: Contains 13 dams, including five major Army Corps of Engineers reservoirs (e.g., Lake Lanier, West Point Lake).
History: The name, derived from the Muskogean language, roughly translates to "painted rock," referencing colorful granite outcroppings.