Cobb residents needed for water advisory

The Metro Water District is seeking Cobb County residents to serve on the Chattahoochee and Etowah Basin Advisory Councils.

The two councils are part of six councils in the 15-county region that help preview regional water resource plans. Applicants must live in the river basin of the council for which they apply. Members serve two-year terms and can be reappointed for additional terms.

Membership applications are due May 13, and available at http://www.northgeorgiawater.org

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