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Lake Lanier overrun with algae, users say by Leah Justice
Lake Lanier property owners said they have noticed a problem with algae and weeds growing around their boat docks this summer. Tryon Town Council dis-
Wendy Thomas of Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry said Outreach will have 12 fans available for qualified residents on Monday, July 2. Interested Polk County residents should come to Outreach (134 White Drive, Columbus) and fill out an application. They must meet Outreach’s standard qualifications, but they do not have to be current clients. Priority will be given to people who reside in non-air conditioned homes. Thomas said Outreach would welcome donations of fans; they must be new and in their original box (for liability reasons).
Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Today
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Mondays, Harmon Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon. Saluda Center, Tuesdays, chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; (Continued on page 2)
cussed the problem on June 19 with lake property owners who asked the town for help. The lake has experienced similar problems in the past with algae. Tryon Public Works Director
Joel Burrell said in 2006 the town spent money to take care of the algae with carp. According to lake residents who have been researching the problem and (Continued on page 3)
Above and right: Parrotfeather algae growing in Lake Lanier. Lake property owners have expressed concern about the abundance of the weeds and algae. (photo above by Leah Justice; inset photo by Jerry Atkins)
Sheriff K9 Trixie discovers 2.5 pounds of marijuana inside wall of mobile home Sunny View man faces two felonies by Leah Justice
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office had help from its K9 officer, Trixie, on Wednesday, June
27, when the dog discovered six bags of marijuana inside a wall of a Sunny View mobile home. Cody Celello, 20, of 40 Peach Lane in the Sunny View community, was ar-
rested and charged with felony possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, felony maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance,
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