Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp becomes a UNESCO World Heritage site

Georgia Public Broadcasting | By Jillian Magtoto

Published July 26, 2026 at 10:43 PM HST

The Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia has joined the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites.

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