Jersey,
Not sure where Jersey GA is located, but we work all over the state, mostly middle or north. I have probably stocked over 100 new ponds in the past several years. I'm not saying this is right or wrong but only a handful ever got the pond permitted properly. The few who have done it right regret it, pain in the rear. I feel your pain and do not know what to tell you to do especially since they now have your name. I just thought I would say you're in the miniority in our state when it comes to permitting smaller ponds.