Congress could bring more focus — and potentially money — for Chattahoochee River renewal

Riverview Landing in Smyrna is a recent development on the banks of the Chattahoochee River, in an area once dominated by junk yards. (Molly Samuel/WABE)

As it passes by Atlanta, the Chattahoochee River used to be more like an open sewer than any kind of amenity.

That’s changing, as the river’s been cleaned up and local governments plan to build parks and trails along its banks.

A bipartisan bill in Congress could help move those efforts along.