Georgia attempts to appropriate a portion of Tennessee in order to secure more water during historic drought

A historic drought (PDF) in Georgia has prompted state legislators to attempt to appropriate a portion of Tennessee in order to give Atlanta residents access to water from the Tennessee River. In 1818, the border between Georgia and Tennessee was drawn incorrectly due to primitive surveying equipment. Now that Atlanta residents are facing water shortages, the state legislators wants to move the state line 1.1 miles north which would allow Georgia to draw water from the Tennessee River.

Tennessee officials and residents have said they will fight the measure by whatever means necessary.

More details available at the Washington Post.