State Has Questions About Mining Plan Near Okefenokee

The titanium dioxide mine has support from Charlton County officials interested in the possibility of jobs, but environmentalists are pushing back, concerned about effects to the Okefenokee Swamp.

Updated at 4:30 p.m. Thursday

The state of Georgia is asking for more information about a controversial mine proposed near the Okefenokee Swamp.

The titanium dioxide mine has support from Charlton County officials interested in the possibility of jobs, but environmentalists are pushing back, concerned about effects to the swamp.