THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Thomas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on multiple drug charges after it was discovered that he was using a pill press to make fake Xanax, according to WALB. According to the…
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…