The moment the Okefenokee became Georgia's first World Heritage Site
The vote took seconds. The journey took decades. The AJC's Drew Kann was in the room in Busan, South Korea, when UNESCO World Heritage Committee members voted to make the Okefenokee Swamp Georgia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site. The decision places the Okefenokee alongside iconic destinations like Yellowstone, Machu Picchu and the Great Barrier Reef — recognition reserved for places considered invaluable to humanity. More than 40 years after it was first identified as a potential nominee, the Okefenokee has earned global recognition — and a renewed commitment to protecting one of the world's most important wetland ecosystems. Credits: AJC | Getty Images
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Keisha Lance Bottoms says Rick Jackson's attack ads prompted confrontation
Bottoms says Jackson's attacks involving her husband are based on a misleading version of events. Credit: Keisha Lance Bottoms for Georgia Governor
Keisha Lance Bottoms proposes grocery tax relief for Georgia families
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Ask Atlanta: Are Georgia's data centers worth the cost?
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