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The Historic Chattahoochee Commission is trying to convince Congress to declare the Chattahoochee Trace a national heritage site.
"There's no doubt in my mind that we will qualify," said Doug Purcell, executive director of the group, which formed in 1970:
Georgia and Alabama lawmakers are reportedly supportive of the commission's goals, according to an Associated Press report. The bill passed a Senate committee last month. Sen. Jeff Sessions said after the committee passed the measure:
"Our region fits (the program) to a tee."
Georgia and Alabama lawmakers are reportedly supportive of the commission's goals, according to an Associated Press report. The bill passed a Senate committee last month. Sen. Jeff Sessions said after the committee passed the measure:
"The region is rich in history and culture and deserves
recognition..."
The Bush administration also has expressed support for the effort.
Georgia counties along the Chattahoochee Trace are: Chattahoochee, Clay, Decatur, Early, Harris, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph, Seminole, Stewart and Troup.
The National Park Service is putting a $200,000 to $300,000 tab on the cost of the study to determine whether the Chattahoochee Trace meets the program's criteria.
More information on the Chattahoochee Trace is here.
