After the Army Corps of Engineers closed several recreational spots along Lake Lanier right before Memorial Day, Georgia counties are still figuring out what the future will be for these parks as the summer season winds down.
In May, the Army Corps announced its plans to close 20 parks along Lake Lanier. A spokesperson for the Corps said the closures were due to understaffing, with several vacancies unfilled due to the federal hiring freeze and Corps staff opting to retire under the federal deferred resignation program.
However, staff in Hall and Forsyth counties took on extra work to keep several parks open.
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