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Kolomoki State Park, a gem off the beaten path that takes visitors back in time
and last updated 2021-05-16 10:50:08-04
BAKELY, Georgia â Off the beaten path and through the trees, a hidden gem in Southwest Georgia is telling the stories of the Woodland Period mound builders.
Kolomoki Mound State Park Manager Lauren Bryant said the park was donated to the Georgia State Parks in 1938, but its origin dates back further. Kolomoki was inhabited between 200 and 900 AD, Bryant.
Kolomoki means land of the white oaks.
It s what historians call the Indian tribe that once lived here because their home was right next to the Kolomoki creek.
AllOnGeorgia
April 10, 2021
Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites recently honored staff with the annual Rangers Conference held mostly virtual this year.
Several Georgia State Park and Historic Site employees were honored recently during a mostly virtual Rangers Conference. Because last year’s conference was canceled due to the pandemic, awards were presented for both 2020 and 2021. Around 125 assistant managers, park rangers and maintenance technicians participated in a day of training activities and sharing ideas. The conference ended with an awards ceremony celebrating the efforts of those who make more than 60 State Parks and Historic Sites outstanding destinations for Georgia’s citizens and visitors.
AllOnGeorgia
March 12, 2021
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has announced the selection of the 2020-2021 Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program “Conserve Georgia” grants for conservation and outdoor recreation projects.
Selected applicants will now be invited to the Second Level Application, marking the final level of the application process for their proposals. This cycle will commit $20.58 million in funding to support local parks and trails systems and state-owned lands. These Grantees have also committed an estimated $40 million to match grant dollars.
It has never been more important than here in 2021 for Georgia to preserve and expand conservation efforts as millions of Georgians head outdoors for mental and physical health during these trying times. These grants go a long way to support this vitally important mission,” shares DNR Commissioner Mark Williams.