How does the author connect the river's geography with the modern debate between Georgia, Alabama, and Florida about current water use in “The Chattahoochee River"?

The river has played a key role in the history of the state of Georgia. ... valleys of Hall" helped to feed Georgia's second "gold rush" -- tourism. Today, in addition to providing drinking water and power in north Georgia the Chattahoochee is a major source of recreation.  The Cherokee and the Creek Nation used the river as a border, first between their Nations, then between themselves and early settlers. In its watershed the Georgia Gold Rush occurred. ... Today, in addition to providing drinking water and power in north Georgia the Chattahoochee is a major source of recreation.

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