The Brief
- Officials are warning people to avoid swimming near a blue-green algae bloom at Lake Allatoona near Red Top Mountain Park Marina.
- Water officials said drinking water remains safe despite the algae bloom discovered on May 7.
- Blue-green algae can produce toxins that may be harmful to both people and animals.
COBB COUNTY, Ga. – Officials are responding to a blue-green algae bloom at Lake Allatoona near Red Top Mountain Park Marina after the bloom was identified on May 7.
What they’re saying:…