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Friday, April 12, 2013  Updated with video; The Southwest Georgia Regional Commission held a meeting with Lee County residents to discuss the health of the Kinchafoonee Creek.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a flood warning for the Kinchafoonee Creek at Lee County for Sunday evening.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  People in Albany and surrounding areas may be concerned about flood waters rising near their homes, but officials say nearby waterways are far from reaching flood levels.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  First nails, now trash, the Kinchafoonee experiences more vandalism and may be closing sections for the rest of the season.

Sunday, June 24, 2012  Updated with video; The Kinchafoonee Creek has reportidly been the site for some illegal dumping.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  After a bed of nails are found at the bottom of the Kinchafoonee Creek in Lee County, health officials are warning residents about the possible dangers of this sort of hazard.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  Updated with video; The National Weather Service is backing off earlier flood predictions in Lee County.

Monday, October 03, 2011  More boats are being pulled out of the Kinchafoonee Creek.

Monday, July 04, 2011  DNR law enforcement patrolled for boaters violating regulations, especially life jacket and alcohol laws for boating.

Thursday, June 16, 2011  It had apparently been there for 12 years but was finally spotted because of low water levels.

Saturday, July 17, 2010  It was all part of the fourth annual Rivers Alive clean up. About fifty people helped clean the Middle Kinchafoonee Creek. Other groups also cover the Lower Kinchafoonee Creek, the Muckalee Creek, and the Flint River.

Thursday, April 02, 2009  Heavy rain continues to cause flooding in southwest Georgia.