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Ocmulgee Mounds Push for National Park Status | Macon News
Georgia’s push to make Ocmulgee Mounds the state’s first national park is gaining momentum, with a key bill moving through Congress. This decades-long effort, revived in 2023, seeks to redesignate the site without altering its boundaries but with major protections — including 133 acres held in trust for the Muscogee Creek Nation. Supporters highlight its cultural importance and promise a massive economic boost: over a million new visitors, hundreds of millions in revenue, and thousands of jobs. The bill faces a final review window before heading to the House Committee on Natural Resources — a…
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