Weiss Lake Gets a Face Lift!

 Photos and Article Roger Griffeth

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW...the trees are gone!

After years of debating Weiss Lake is finally getting face lift. The heavy growth of trees that once lined the causeway between Cedar Bluff and Centre on Hwy 9 are almost, with the exception of a few cedar trees, GONE. Not sure who made the decision to proceed with the project, but I feel it was the right decision at the right time. 

For the past 2 weeks work crews have been cutting trees in order to open-up the view of Weiss Lake and boy did it work.  

Motorist can now see the expansive mass of water (and stunning sunsets) as they travel through the community on there way to...well, anywhere they happen to be going. 

Credit for the coordination of this project goes to the Cherokee County Highway Department, Alabama Highway Department, Alabama Power, and  Whorten Construction.  As a frequent user of this strip of highway, I can personally say they have done a wonderful job in keeping the traffic flowing in both directions. 

Hopefully, motorists can handle the extra sensory stimulation and manage to speed, text, drive, and enjoy the view without anyone getting hurt. 

Personally, I think that after the workers have finished cutting, hauling off brush, and the equipment has been loaded-up and hauled away...folks will be amazed at the difference. Also, I think it will have a positive effect on the value of real estate.   

While the locals have probably stopped oohing and aahing by now, I think visitors will be impressed with the beauty which is the essence that Weiss Lake brings to our community.

What do you think about the trees being cut down?  Good, Bad?  This blog is open for comments.

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