A proposed controversial highway may be rerouted to avoid the Georgia mountains. The road called I-3 would extend from Savannah to Augusta to Knoxville, Tennessee.
To the dismay of conservationist groups, U.S. Representative Charlie Norwood got Congress to earmark 1.3 million dollars for a study on building the highway before his death. His successor Paul Broun opposed the road while running for election. Now he says he sees its importance for the Georgia cities and is trying to reroute its path through South Carolina so it won't affect fisheries in the mountains.
Some conservationists are still concerned the road will spur development that will affect the region.
To the dismay of conservationist groups, U.S. Representative Charlie Norwood got Congress to earmark 1.3 million dollars for a study on building the highway before his death. His successor Paul Broun opposed the road while running for election. Now he says he sees its importance for the Georgia cities and is trying to reroute its path through South Carolina so it won't affect fisheries in the mountains.
Some conservationists are still concerned the road will spur development that will affect the region.
