Georgia Senate passes resolution to move state line, claim Tennessee River water
319 views · Published 26 March 2013 · 0:45 · Indexed 21 September 2026
Channel: chattanooga times free press · 2013 · News & Politics
First of all, the war is on. Georgia's Senate has passed a resolution to move the state line and claim water from the Tennessee River. And if Tennessee doesn't agree, the dispute could go before the Supreme Court. If it comes to that point, more than 30,000 Tennessee residents, including those in East Ridge and St. Elmo, could wake up one morning in a new state without ever having moved. Georgia Senator David Shafer says TVA has identified the Tennessee River as likely source of water for North Georgia but TVA says its never recommended using the river that way. In the past, Tennessee lawmakers have said Georgia has no right to Tennessee water and that they will not agree to such a resolution.
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