Litter becomes issue at river public access site in Tallassee

While walking to the Tallapoosa River along Stone Creek in Tallassee, from Lower Tuskegee Road just below Thurlow Dam, one thing is noticeable — litter.

Social media posts have noted the issue as well. Alabama Power has made both access points public recreation sites. Alabama Power spokesperson Jacki-Lyn Thacker Lowry said the area has been declared as a public access as Thurlow Tailrace East. It allows access to the water for fishing and canoeing. There is similar access on the west side of the river called Thurlow Tailrace West.