(The Center Square) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is opening seven parks on Georgia’s popular Lake Lanier.
The Corps of Engineers closed several parks and campgrounds in May, which was attributed to staffing issues.
Forsyth and Hall county officials are helping the federal agency with Keith’s Bridge, Long Hollow, and Two-Mile Creek, Little River, Robinson, and Mountain View parks through one-year Challenge Cost Share Cooperative Management Agreements, the Corps of Engineers said.
“I appreciate the support of Hall County and Forsyth County in helping us get these parks open,” said Tim Rainey, Lake Lanier project manager. “We share a common goal of providing quality recreational opportunities to the public, and this partnership makes that possible.”
Van Pugh North and Van Pugh South will remain closed. The Corps of Engineers said it is hiring more people, which should help with long-term operations.
A map shows what parks remain closed across the country. Two sites on Allatoona Lake, the Payne Campground and the Victoria Day Use Area are still closed, according to the map. Allatoona Lake, located about 50 miles north of Atlanta, is another popular recreation area.
The Corps of Engineers manages 400 lake and river projects in 43 states, according to its website.
