As a proposed mine on the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp nears final approval, Georgia lawmakers are considering a three-year pause on further permits that would allow the mine to expand.
“It looks like we’ve got a good bill because both sides oppose it,” Rep. John Corbett said. “Nobody’s happy here.” The bill would not affect draft permits Twin Pines received earlier this month.
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