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Tuesday, October 02, 2012  With the water level lower there may be hazards in the water that aren’t usually a problem for boaters.

Monday, October 01, 2012  Georgia Power has begun the process of dropping the water level in Lake Chehaw.

Saturday, September 29, 2012  Updated with video; Nearly two dozen water stewardship events are taking place this month across the country.

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

Friday, September 17, 2010  Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful teamed with the folks at Miller-Coors to help keep the local water supply clean. Thirty volunteers from Miller-Coors spent the afternoon attaching about 100 warning markers in the area around Lake Chehaw.

Wednesday, September 08, 2010  This past weekend, an 11 foot alligator was found in the Flint River. Some people are asking, is it safe to get in the water?

Tuesday, September 07, 2010  Starting Tuesday and going through part of October, Georgia Power is lowering the water level at Lake Chehaw to approximately eight feet.

Monday, January 11, 2010  This is the first time firefighters have searched Lake Chehaw since 77-year-old Fannie Corley’s memorial service on January 3. Corley disappeared on Christmas Eve.

Sunday, January 03, 2010  77-year-old Fannie Corley’s family held a memorial service in her honor at Lakeside Baptist Church. Corley disappeared on Christmas Eve.

Thursday, December 31, 2009  77-year-old Fannie Corley disappeared on Christmas Eve. Her abandoned car was found on the Old Leesburg Road Bridge over Lake Chehaw.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009  Lee County Sheriff Reggie Rachals took FOX 31 News out on a search boat to show just what they’re up against in their week-long search for 77-year-old Fannie Corley.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009  The search teams wrapped up efforts Tuesday around 5 p.m. and are continuing on to day seven, looking for any sign of 77-year-old Fannie Corley.

Monday, December 28, 2009  Cadaver dogs picked up a scent on Lake Chehaw Monday afternoon, but there's still no sign of 77-year-old Fannie Corley.

Sunday, December 27, 2009  Boats from local agencies and volunteers continued to comb through Lake Chehaw Sunday, looking for any sign of 77-year-old Fannie Corley.

Saturday, December 26, 2009  Rescue teams have been searching Lake Chehaw for Fannie Corley since her abandoned car was found on the Jefferson St. bridge on Christmas Eve.