April 27, 2011 The current elevation on Jackson Lake this morning is 528.4. Some of the 2’ boards on top of the dam have tripped. The lake will be lowered to an elevation that the boards can be reset safely. April 29, 2011 Our office wants to share the attached link with you concerning the 100 Year Celebration of Lloyd Shoals Dam. The dam turned 100 years old on February 11, 2011, and the attached video was made in conjunction with the celebration. We hope you enjoy it. http://bcove.me/y6zsbhqc April 4, 2011 I have had several calls about the lake elevation and wanted to let you know, Power Generation lowered the lake slightly in anticipation of rain on Wednesday and Thursday. The current elevation is 528.1. With the expected rain, the lake should be back to the normal summer elevation of 528.5 this weekend. April 4, 2011 The current elevation on Jackson Lake this morning is 527.5. Power Generation is lowering the lake in order to reset the 2’ boards later this week. They do not anticipate lowering the lake much more. We’ll keep you posted as more information becomes available. April 1, 2011 The current elevation on Jackson Lake this afternoon is 529.5. Power Generation is generating and they do have the trash gate open. Some of the boards on top of the dam are down and will have to be reset. It has not been determined if the lake will have to be lowered to reset the boards. We will keep you updated as more information becomes available. March 28, 2011 The current elevation on Jackson Lake is 529.7’ MSL. This is approximately 1’ above the normal summer elevation of 528.5’ MSL. The lake is rising due to the rain we’ve received over the last few days. Power Generation has opened the trash gate and they are generating. We will keep you posted as needed. FIRST ANNUAL Benifit Team Bass Tournament Jasper County Animal Control April 30th, 2011 Jackson Lake - Berry's Marina For Info, call Karen Bryant 706-468-0396 or 706-819-8556

Water Level Control - GA Power After major storms, and significant rainfall caused by thunderstorms and hurricanes, a lot of debris is picked up by the river tributaries of Jackson lake, and floated downstream. Large flotsam, such as logs, become jammed in the "boards" at the top of the dam, which control the lake's water level. The only way of rectifying this is to lower the water level and send repairmen out to manually remove the jams. Below are two photos of what this task actually looks like. Click on Photo for larger version.      Newton County BOC vote strengthens regulations on firearms Revision to ordinance a response to growth as reported by Brittany Edwards in The Covington News Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006 Local officials are cracking gun down on unsafe firearm usage in response to an increase in reports of gunfire in subdivisions. Newton County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a revised Newton Coounty Firearms Ordinance Tuesday. In response to the population explosion, the new regulations now make it illegal to shoot any gun - a pistol, a BB gun, an air gun or other firearms - within 100 yards of any dwelling. The old ordinance was 350 feet. The newer, more specific set of laws makes it unlawful to shoot into a house, railroad train, boat, aircraft, motor vehicle or any building used for assembling people. It is also illegal to fire a gun on the property of another resident or across their property line without first getting written permisssion. The restrictions do set out a few exceptions to the rules. Certain exceptions apply to all levels of peace officers (no matter if they are on or off duty, or out of jurisdiction). Also for any person lawfully destroying an animal as permiited by the Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources. Also for any person lawfully trying to defend a person or property. JACKSON LAKE LAW ENFORCEMENT DNR officers step up efforts to keep the lake safe Officers of the Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources have increased efforts to provide a safe recreational area on and around Lake Jackson. Using pick-up trucks, boats and binoculars, the officers are targeting boating and recreational water craft for safety and equipment violations. Current boat registration, fire extinquishers, life vests, and other safety equipment is being checked as well as safe boat operation. Also high on the list is the abuse of any substance, including alcohol. They are watching areas of the lake where alcohol might be more prevalent. Boaters, as well as waterskiers, may be ticketed for "DUI", and criminal activity is also being carefully watched. The aim of this increased surveillance is to keep the lake, and the people who use it, safe and to provide an uneventful lake recreation experience.

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