VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Okefenokee Swamp resolution reached against strip mine
ATKINSON, CO. - The Atkinson County Commissioners recently passed a unanimous resolution for the Okefenokee Swamp against the strip mine. Release: Thanks to the Atkinson County Commissioners for passing this resolution unanimously Thursday evening. We…
Muscogee Nation Chief to be honored at Georgia…
ATHENS - Muscogee Nation Chief, David Hill, along with other Okefenokee Swamp Champions will be honored at this year's Georgia Rivers Gala. Release: Muscogee (Creek) Nation Chief David Hill, Senator Jon Ossoff, Representative Darlene Taylor…
GRN hosts two-day paddle camping adventures on the…
ATHENS - Georgians will have an opportunity to take a two-day paddle camping adventures on the Flint River and Okefenokee Swamp. Release: Nature lovers and paddling enthusiasts will have the opportunity to explore some of…
Georgians want protection for Okefenokee
Photo: Mine site 2019-10-05; Wayne Morgan for WWALS on a Southwings flight ATLANTA - A poll shows the majority of Georgians want action taken to protect the Okefenokee from mining proposals. Release: Majority of Georgians…
Army Corps blocks strip mine near Okefenokee
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has reversed its decision and is blocking a proposed strip mine near the Okefenokee Swamp. Release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has reversed its October 2022…
“Okefenokee Destiny” highlights swamps ecology, future
ATLANTA - PBS highlights the Okefenokee Swamp's unique ecology, its importance, and how its future is at risk due to the proposed mining operation on its border. Release: Georgia River Network and Okefenokee Swamp Park…
Valdosta passes resolution opposing strip mine near Okefenokee…
Release: The most populous city in the Suwannee River Basin unanimously passed a resolution opposing the proposed Twin Pines Minerals (TPM) strip mine or any others within ten miles of the Okefenokee Swamp. "This is a national…