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New anchoring restrictions announced in Georgia

https://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/Topic5653.aspx

By DariaBlackwell - 10 Jan 2020

As of January 1, anchoring will no longer be permitted within 1000 ft of any structures except in new designated anchorages near marinas. In addition, certain marine sanitation devices will have to be locked and discharge prohibited within 3 miles of shore.

https://cruisingodyssey.com/2020/01/08/georgia-spells-out-new-restrictive-rules-for-anchoring-overnight/ 
By DariaBlackwell - 17 Feb 2020

 
Daria Blackwell - 1/10/2020
As of January 1, anchoring will no longer be permitted within 1000 ft of any structures except in new designated anchorages near marinas. In addition, certain marine sanitation devices will have to be locked and discharge prohibited within 3 miles of shore.

https://cruisingodyssey.com/2020/01/08/georgia-spells-out-new-restrictive-rules-for-anchoring-overnight/ 

This is now a criminal penalty in the state of Georgia, so it is not a simple ticket and fine, but a misdemeanor arrest with possible jail time of 12 months. 
For further information, join the Facebook Group Save Georgia's Anchorages with 1100+ members to participate in the discussion there. https://www.facebook.com/groups/SaveGeorgiasAnchorages/