Powered by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Web Search by YAHOO!
 

Posted: 10:04 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013

Florida files water lawsuit against Georgia in U.S. Supreme Court

  • comment(23)

By Daniel Malloy

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

WASHINGTON —

Florida formally took its water dispute with Georgia to the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday.

Gov. Rick Scott and Attorney General Pam Bondi filed suit seeking injunctive relief against Georgia’s upstream water use in the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river basins, accusing Georgia of taking too much water for Metro Atlanta at the expense of the oysters — and the economy that relies on them — in the Apalachicola Bay.

Georgia officials have said they are entitled to draw what they need from Lake Lanier, and the courts recently have sided with them, tilting the playing field in the multi-decade “water wars.”

Scott announced in August he would file the suit. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over such state disputes.

  • comment(23)

More News

 
Hotoberfest kicks off another season of beer festivals

Hotoberfest kicks off season of beer festivals

Looking for something to do this weekend? If you are a beer lover, you might want to check out Hotoberfest 2013 at Historic Fourth Ward Park on North Avenue.

APS superintendent: Close 13 schools

Image hurts, helps in search for new superintendent

The hunt for a new leader of Atlanta Public Schools has picked up steam, with superintendent candidates being targeted from across the country to replace Erroll Davis, who will retire next year.

myajc logo 300x225

New 24-hour Digital Pass: Sample all of MyAJC.com for 99 cents

With a 24-hour digital pass, you can enjoy full versions of premium articles, news updates and access to the AJC online archives.