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Sep. 12, 2006
Story by: Leisel Caldwell
The houseboat ban has been discussed since early spring of 2006. The houseboat ban is tied to the rumors of a Reynold's Plantation type development coming to Wedowee. The bill has recently met with opposition from a boat dealer and other individuals on Lake Martin. Click here for more about the boat ban: http://www.dailyhome.com/news/2006/as-local-0827-cjarvis-6h26u1338.htm
A petition is currently being circulated for a wet/dry referendum to be placed on the November elections in Randolph County. Again, speculation is tied to large developers looking at Lake Wedowee.
It is being said that one or two large developers from other southeastern lakes are in negotiations with Alabama Power on land owned by Alabama Power on Lake Wedowee. Rumor has it, it is the Reynold's family who developed on Lake Oconee in Georgia and Russell Lands from Lake Martin. Both large developers who have strong ties to The Southern Company, parent company to Alabama Power and Georgia Power.
I do feel the rumors has some substance since Alabama Power just recently purchased 80 acres of waterfront property on Lake Wedowee. Why would they purchase additional land on the lake when they already own 65% of the shoreline now? Another fact supporting the rumors, Alabama Power has made a request to the Randolph County Commissioners to close County Road 90. This road dead ends into the lake just above the 48 bridge. Alabama Power states they want it closed due to it being a "nuisance area for us". In my opinion, it is another step to gain more control of the area around the 48 Bridge. For more on the road closure story, click on the link: http://www.dailyhome.com/news/2006/as-local-0824-cjarvis-6h23w0718.htm . See map below for a view of the road they want closed and the amount of land Alabama Power owns in this area.
We have so much to offer with our rural setting, clean lake and close proximity to Atlanta. More growth is sure to come. It is definitely time for this county to plan for its future. We need leaders who are forward thinking and are not afraid of change. Leaders who will not sell out to the highest bidder but look after our County's best interest.
We would like to know what others think. Please feel free to make comments.
re: Lake Wedowee Rumors
Posted by Stephanie Herren Oct. 19, 2006 It's a done deal. Our county commissioners voted to close County Road 90 despite the protest from over 200 citizens in the county. I can think of more roads in this county that need closing besides that one. But guess what --- they don't go to the lake.