Property Ownership
A 'riparian rights' owner along a non-navigable stream in Georgia typically has the right to:
AA. Own the streambed to the centerline and use the water reasonably✓ Correct
BB. Divert all water from the stream
CC. Exclude all others from using the stream
DD. Sell water rights independently from the land
Explanation
Georgia follows the riparian doctrine. Owners of land bordering non-navigable streams typically own to the center of the stream and have the right to reasonable use of the water as long as they don't unreasonably interfere with other riparian owners' rights.
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