The 1071 Coalition will hold a public forum on June 3 at 6pm at the Legacy Lodge and Conference Center of Lake Lanier Islands Resort. The evening will feature a presentation and discussion with Jerry Barnes, Special Assistant and Director of the Southeast Water Manual Update for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The retired Corps executive was retained by the Corps as a consultant to head the study to update the operating manual. Mr. Barnes will give an update on the work at the June 3 event, and Coalition leaders will report on the progress of the coalition.