The Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC), a focal point to invite people to experience the natural environment and the Chattahoochee River, has launched a $9.6 million capital campaign to make the center even more welcoming. The campaign will fund several projects to make CNC more open and more inviting to both young people and adults. “This […]
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Chattahoochee riverfront spurs development beyond Serenbe
As Serenbe is primed for a $1.7 billion expansion over the next 10 years, the rolling pastures and woodlands of Chattahoochee Hills and its riverfront invite a deeper glimpse into the region’s future. SaportaReport recently joined a guided tour along parts of a 53-mile corridor described as the southern portion of “Chattahoochee River Valley,” exploring […]
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Chattahoochee Hills opens direct river access at RiverLands Park
Amid kayaks and campsites, Chattahoochee Hills city officials and state park leaders gathered on April 1 to cut the ribbon on New RiverLands Park, one of Chattahoochee River’s two new points of entry. New RiverLands Park and Campbellton Park both opened on April 1 to create direct access to Georgia’s 430-mile-long river in the South […]
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You Know the Name
He was one of 22 under-equipped soldiers charged with building a fort on Georgia’s western frontier during the War of 1812. After the war, he returned to the area, bought 1,000 acres, and made a life for his family. The family business is long gone but the name is still around as told on this […]
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Chattahoochee Rec Area has cumulative impact of $260 million on local economy
The Chattahoochee River is not only a natural resource for metro Atlanta, it’s also a financial powerhouse.
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Chattahoochee Conservancy hires first-ever executive director
The decision comes after the Board of Directors’ national search with over 100 qualified candidates and four rounds of interviews.
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Stretches of the Chattahoochee River reopen as E. coli levels decline
Previously, fifteen of the CRNRA’s 48 miles were closed to the public.
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Fifteen miles of Chattahoochee River closed due to high levels of E. coli
A June 28 water quality test showed E. coli levels at almost 300 times the recommended limits for recreation.
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Chattahoochee Riverkeeper kicks off inaugural Waterfest, a celebration on Earth Day
The outdoor event will feature festival classics with an environmental twist, including live music, a silent auction and an Environmental Expo.
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Trust for Public Land secures 8.6 acres in Cobb County for Chattahoochee RiverLands initiative
The Chattahoochee RiverLands initiative is one step closer to coming to fruition.
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Chattahoochee RiverLands: A multi-generational effort to connect residents to the river
How can we better stitch the aquatic resource into the fabric of our city and metro area?
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Reporter’s Notebook: Home Depot Backyard lifts weapons ban, Chattahoochee River tourism brings $160 million to local communities, pilot housing project for homeless single mothers
The Fourth of July is right around the corner and no matter which pocket of the city you live in, fun is sure to be right around the corner. Click on each neighborhood to find a nearby celebration with fireworks, parades and music: Downtown Atlanta, Decatur, Avondale Estates, Dunwoody, Chamblee and Stone Mountain. If you’d […]
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Chattahoochee Brick Co. site secured, set to become memorial and city park
By Hannah E. Jones The Chattahoochee Brick Company, now a vast, overgrown industrial plot nestled in Northwest Atlanta, was the site of some of the greatest injustices in our state’s history. Today, though, the city is reclaiming that space. After over a year of negotiations, the City of Atlanta is finally set to purchase the […]
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EXCLUSIVE: Chattahoochee Brick Co. site secured, set to become memorial and city park
By Hannah E. Jones The Chattahoochee Brick Company, now a vast, overgrown industrial plot nestled in Northwest Atlanta, was the site of some of the greatest injustices in our state’s history. Today, though, the city is reclaiming that space. After over a year of negotiations, the City of Atlanta is finally set to purchase the […]
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New 48-mile Camp and Paddle Trail in the works along Chattahoochee River
Residents of Atlanta and the metro area have likely been hearing a lot of buzz about the city’s neighboring river — the Chattahoochee — and local leaders’ visions of how to better use the natural oasis. Their solution? The Chattahoochee RiverLands, including its Camp and Paddle Trail. The Chattahoochee RiverLands is a multi-generational initiative by […]
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Lower Paul Park: Decades in the making, sights set high
By Hannah E. Jones After decades of work, the City of Atlanta has officially secured nine acres bordering the Chattahoochee River in Riverside, creating Atlanta’s newest natural oasis — Lower Paul Park. Any chance to get away from the bustle of the city is exciting, but the folks in Riverside know this park represents something […]
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Chattahoochee Nature Center River Boardwalk Trail and Connection Bridge Dedication – March 15, 2022
Recently, the City of Atlanta secured nine acres bordering the Chattahoochee River in Riverside, creating Atlanta’s newest natural oasis. Read the column from Hannah E. Jones on Lower Paul Park.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Georgia Tech grad elected to U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame
Mark your calendars, Atlanta! Daylight savings is right around the corner. On Sunday, March 13, our clocks will spring forward by an hour — one of the first signs of spring. Once this cold spurt passes, let’s all get outside and enjoy our extra hour of sunshine. On to other recent news: Georgia Tech grad […]
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River Time: A way to combat our “denatured” society
If you need to know the time, where do you look? Likely your phone, maybe a watch or even the clock on the microwave. But what if we instead centered our concept of time around natural indicators from the outside world? Thanks to a large-scale project by artist and experimental philosopher Jonathon Keats, author and […]
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Chattahoochee RiverLands’ pilot project in Cobb receives Woodruff gift
The Chattahoochee Riverlands initiative is moving forward with a pilot project in Cobb County thanks to a $9 million gift from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation to the Trust for Public Land.
