A former dumping ground near Savannah, once used by litterers to drop off abandoned tires, furniture and deer carcasses, has been transformed into a wetlands area.
The Savannah Morning News reports that the 494-acre wetland preserve and park will be now be used for nature and recreation enthusiasts. Chatham County is preparing to open the land to the public.
Trails wind around a lake and through the wetlands, where green algae-covered water surrounds Cyprus trees. The area includes spots to launch kayaks and other non-motorized boats on the lake.
Officials say they hope to have remaining work on the area completed and be able to open it to the public by February.
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The Woodstock Police Department says a police K-9 died after being left in his handler's patrol car.Spartacus, a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois, was found dead in his handler's patrol car. Authorities later
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Atlanta police have arrested two brothers for running what they say was a major fraud ring that caused small businesses across the country to lose more than $300,000.
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