Higher water levels lure bigger crowds to Thurmond Lake | The Augusta Chronicle

Warmer weather and higher water levels lured big Memorial Day crowds to Thurmond Lake, where state rangers reported relatively few problems.

“Overall, I’d have to say it’s been a relatively calm weekend,” said Law Enforcement Sgt. Doyte Chaffin of Georgia’s Wildlife Resources Division.

The reservoir – less than a foot from its full pool – is 7.75 feet higher than this time last year, which might have contributed to more visitors.

Georgia authorities were out on lakes statewide enforcing new laws that include stricter blood alcohol limits for boaters and expanded life preserver rules.

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