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Articles Tagged "north georgia mountains"

  • Mon., December 12, 2011 7:27pm
    Federal officials say the Georgia Department of Transportation and a Tennessee construction company have agreed to pay one of the largest fines in the history of the federal Clean Water Act. The fine settles possible violations during highway expansion projects. U-S Justice Department and Environmental Protection Agency officials say, the Tennesse company and the Georgia agency will pay $1.5 million in penalties and spend $1.3 million more to resolve environmental issues.
  • Mon., August 2, 2010 5:07pm
    The Federal Highway Administration approved a study to estimate the cost of building a new interstate in Northeast Georgia. But many local residents worry about effects the project would have on their environment and their economy.