Congressman Comer visiting Lake George

Lake George is almost empty.

U.S. Rep. James Comer is coming to Marion today to get a first-hand look at Lake George and to discuss the city’s drinking water crisis. 

The congressman will meet with local leaders at the courthouse at 2 p.m., then drive out to the lake, which is now virtually dry.

The lake was emptied recently due to a leak in the levee. It is a source of Marion’s raw water, which is treated at the nearby plant and distributed as potable water to customers.