Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in the kidneys. The kidneys are two organs, each about the size of a fist, located in the upper part of a person's abdomen, toward the back. The kidneys filter wastes and extra fluid from the blood to form urine. Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in the kidneys. 2  Autosomal dominant PKD is the most common inherited form while autosomal recessive PKD is a rare.
Alabama's Mountain Region contains the state's largest lake: Lake Guntersville. Cradled in the Appalachian foothills of northern Alabama, Lake Guntersville is located between Bridgeport and Guntersville, stretching out over 75 miles into Tennessee (near Chattanooga) and occupying 69,000 acres.
The Ocmulgee River flows for approximately 255 miles before joining the Oconee River to form the Mighty Altamaha. The Ocmulgee is formed where the Alcovy, South, and Yellow Rivers feed Lake Jackson near Monticello. The river flows south through Macon and continues on a southeastern route towards the coast. It joins the Oconee to the east and forms the Mighty Altamaha at Lumber City in Telfair County. The Ocmulgee played a major role in the development and growth of Middle Georgia and cities further south in the basin.