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Georgia House bill would ban mining near Okefenokee Swamp

In this file photo, canoers enjoy a ride through the Okefenokee Swamp. A new poll shows overwhelming public opposition to an Alabama company’s plans to mine titanium near the Okefenokee Swamp. - photo by EDDIE LEDBETTER/file

okefenokee — In this file photo, canoers enjoy a ride through the Okefenokee Swamp. A new poll shows overwhelming public opposition to an Alabama company’s plans to mine titanium near the Okefenokee Swamp. - photo by EDDIE LEDBETTER/file

ATLANTA – The General Assembly is weighing in on a controversial proposal to mine titanium near the Okefenokee Swamp.

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