Macon Telegraph: Congress didn't pass effort to make Ocmulgee Mounds GA's first national park. What now?

The push to make Ocmulgee Mounds Georgia's first national park hit a snag in Congress at the end of last year, but advocates are not discouraged. While the bill was sidelined due to the urgent need for hurricane relief, it has strong bipartisan support and is expected to be reintroduced. The legislation, part of a larger public lands package, has already made progress in both the House and Senate, and supporters are optimistic about its chances in the current session. The bill would not only elevate the status of the historic site but also increase the role of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation in its management.

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