Chattahoochee River fish kill biggest death event in Georgia since 2011, report says (opens original article in a new tab)

A massive fish kill in Georgia's Chattahoochee River, the largest since 2011, was caused by combined sewer overflow and stormwater from an emergency tunnel release, resulting in nearly 45,000 fish deaths and significant environmental impact.

• Nearly 45,000 fish died in the Chattahoochee River due to combined sewer overflow and stormwater from an emergency release tunnel
• The fish kill was the largest in Georgia since 2011, with 44,500 fish lost valued at $840,000
• Black sludge and excessive trash were found along the riverbank and river bottom after the overflow