Stone Mountain preservation bill advances out of committee; aims to protect original park footprint and increase oversight House Bill 1415 would preserve the Stone Mountain Park footprint assembled between 1959 and 1970, require inventory and State Properties Commission oversight of later-acquired noncore properties, and allow proceeds from potential sales of noncore parcels to support deferred maintenance; the committee passed the bill by voice vote.

House Bill 1415 is set to transform Stone Mountain Park by ensuring the preservation of its historic footprint while increasing transparency and accountability in property management.

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DNR seeks range of capital and program funding in amended FY26 request Commissioner Rayburn told the Appropriations subcommittee the Department of Natural Resources seeks multiple capital investments and reported results from prior-year programs, including a 4,000+ hog-entry control contest and expanded venison distribution to food banks; funding requests include database replacement, erosion control, Sapelo Island paving and a helicopter replacement.

Georgia's Department of Natural Resources is pushing for crucial funding to enhance parks, manage wildlife, and boost emergency responses, including a new helicopter for search-and-rescue missions!

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Brooke Street Park in Alpharetta
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