Bill banning mining near Okefenokee resurfaces in General Assembly

Local event

The Earthkeeper Alliance is sponsoring a forum 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, at the St. Marys Welcome Center about the proposed mine at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. The speaker is Chip Campbell, a conservationist and founder of Okefenokee Adventures. For information, contact Earthkeeper Alliance CEO Rick Frey at 404-909-0667 or rickbfrey@gmail.com.

Okefenokee Swamp

Dave Williams Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – A South Georgia lawmaker has introduced legislation into the General Assembly aimed at banning surface mining near the Okefenokee Swamp. House…

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