The recreation haven West Point Lake suffered a dramatic spike in algae in 2023, triggering concern among scientists and water policy experts. The record-breaking amount of algae — it was the worst ...

Those who like to go out to West Point Lake should be aware that the lake will begin losing some of its water. A drawdown at West Point Dam beginning Aug. 1 will gradually lower the level of West ...

TROUP COUNTY, Ga. — A 3-year-old was airlifted to an Atlanta area hospital after being pulled from West Point Lake on Monday, according to the Troup County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were dispatched ...

TROUP COUNTY, Ga. — A swimmer went under the water at West Point Lake and did not resurface on Sunday afternoon, according to the Troup County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office said Troup County ...

LAGRANGE, Ga. (WRBL) — An Atlanta man has been identified as the victim of a Sunday afternoon drowning incident at West Point Lake. Police say Deshun Mayfield, 32, was recovered from the waters near ...

TROUP COUNTY, Ga. - Troup County deputies are investigating a possible drowning on West Point Lake near the Whitewater Access area. Officials were called to the lake at 9:17 a.m. on Saturday where an ...

A 22-year-old man from Stockbridge, Larenz Collins, drowned while swimming at West Point Lake on July 1. Emergency crews and dive teams responded quickly but were delayed by a severe storm in the area ...

WEST POINT LAKE, Ga. (WRBL) — If you’re looking for a way to recycle your Christmas tree, you may want to look towards West Point Lake. The trees will be used to make brush piles for fish habitats.

TROUP COUNTY, Ga. — Editor's note: The age of the man was changed from 81 to 83-years-old to reflect updated information from authorities. An 83-year-old man has died after falling off a boat in Troup ...