Georgia Rivers And Lakes

Several important rivers flow through the state of Georgia.

Savannah River

The Savannah River forms part of Georgia's border with South Carolina. Facts about the Savannah River:

• It flows over 300 miles from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean.
• The Savannah River passes by the cities of Augusta, Georgia and Savannah, Georgia.
• It was a strategic river during the Revolutionary War and Civil War.
• Today the Savannah River supports port traffic and provides hydroelectric power.

Chattahoochee River

The Chattahoochee River flows southwest across Georgia from the Appalachian Mountains. Details about the Chattahoochee River:

• It forms part of the border between Georgia and Alabama.
• The river flows through Columbus, Georgia and the metropolitan Atlanta area.
• It merges with the Flint River to form the Apalachicola River.
• The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area protects parts of the river.

Flint River

The Flint River rises in the Atlanta area and flows south through central Georgia. Facts about the Flint River:

• It joins the Chattahoochee River at the Florida border.
• The Flint River supplies water to over 1 million people, including the city of Albany, Georgia.
• Droughts and overuse have depleted the Flint River in recent decades.

Major Lakes in Georgia

Some notable lakes in Georgia include:

• Lake Lanier: A reservoir northeast of Atlanta that provides water supply.
• Lake Oconee: Located southeast of Atlanta, popular for recreation and bass fishing.
• Lake Seminole: Forms part of the border with Florida in the southwest corner of Georgia.
• Lake Blackshear: An important reservoir located in central Georgia.

Georgia's rivers and lakes provide economic benefits and beautiful scenery, in addition to being ecologically and culturally significant.