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 ...

Deshun Mayfield, 32, of Atlanta, drowned July 13 while swimming at McGee Bridge Park on West Point Lake. Troup County dive teams recovered his body shortly after he was reported missing around 12:43 p ...

TROUP COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL) — A Cobb County man died after investigators say he fell off his boat and drowned at West Point Lake. On March 5 at about 4:45 p.m., Troup County Sheriff’s Office deputies ...

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 ...

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 ...

LAGRANGE, Ga. - A 3-year-old was rescued from a near drowning in West Point Lake on Monday evening. Deputies responded to Yellow Jacket Beach around 6 p.m. where the child had been pulled underwater.

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.