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General Assembly to renew debate over 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 – A South Georgia lawmaker is preparing another effort to stop an Alabama-based company from mining titanium near the Okefenokee Swamp.

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