March 1 at Lake Martin is akin to Groundhog Day in northern climes. It’s the day when Lake Martin businesses and homeowners turn their focus on the summer season because March 1 is the day the rule curve changes at Martin Dam. It’s the day when the lake’s winter water level fades to distant memory, as over the next 50 days, Lake Martin’s rule curve rises 7 feet to full pool – and local coffers rise with it.
“Plug Day is an opportunity to celebrate the lake and the economic impact it has on our community,” said Steve Robinson, president and CEO of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce and District 2 commissioner in Tallapoosa County. “There’s absolutely no doubt of the impact the lake has on our community.
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