Florida vs Georgia “Water Wars” November 7th Hearing Recap
Written by Scott Cole, Esq. The Georgia/Florida Water Wars were the topic of a hearing before U. S. District Court Circuit Judge Paul Kelly, Jr. on November 7, 2019. Kelly replaced replaced Ralph Lancaster as the Supreme Court of the United Stat
Georgia Renews Old Quest to Retake Tennessee Border
Atlanta partner Brad Carver was featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Politically Georgia article “Georgia Renews Old Quest to Retake Tennessee Border.” To read more about Carver’s ongoing mission to provide a long-term water su
Clean Water Ruling
On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review the Sixth Circuit’s finding that it has jurisdiction to hear challenges to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers’ controversial Clean Water Rule.
Update on Florida v. Georgia
Written by: Scott Cole The March 8 status conference in Florida v Georgia indicates that the Special Master is growing tired of massive discovery rather than settlement efforts. The parties are still disputing burden of proof issues and rel
Glades Reservoir in Hall County, Georgia
By: Scott Cole, Esq. The Public Comment period for the Environmental Impact Study for the proposed Glades Reservoir in Hall County is open. The Public Comment session at the Hall County Auditorium last night had many speculating on what the t
Palmetto Gasoline Pipeline Update
The Kinder Morgan Palmetto Gasoline Pipeline was recently blocked by the Georgia DOT Commissioner. Kinder Morgan is appealing the agency decision to Superior Court. The DOT decision will only be overruled if it was found to be arbitrary an
Georgia Water Coalition-Dirty Dozen Report
Yesterday, the Georgia Water Coalition, a consortium of 217 conservation, environmental, and other organizations, released its annual “Dirty Dozen Report.” Click on the link below for a full copy of the Report. The Report condemns water
Mississippi renews water-rights battle with Memphis
A reminder that Georgia is not the only state asserting Tennessee is keeping more than its fair share of water. # By: Scott Cole, Esq.
Water Updates
GAFA announces funding from the Governor’s Water Supply Program for water supply reservoirs proposed in Paulding County, Carroll County and Dawson County. by: Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Click here to read more. Supreme C
News Update
Water group to keep study secret until final plan OK’d Gainesville Times Not wanting to get caught in the middle of legal wrangling between Georgia and Florida, a private tri-state water group has decided to clamp down on … Will water shar