#Latest news with #USCorpsofEngineersYahoo4 days agoGeneralYahoo2 more Lake Lanier parks reopenTwo parks on Lake Lanier that were temporarily closed for Memorial Day are back open. The US Corps of Engineers confirmed that Little Hall and Old Federal Day Use parks reopened on Friday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The agency that operates Lake Lanier closed 11 parks in May due to limited staffing. Initially, officials planned to close more than 20. 'We will be continually assessing and reassessing these temporary closures throughout the summer. We encourage visitors to check the current operational status of Corps managed recreation areas at Lake Lanier for any restrictions or safety alerts prior to visiting,' a statement read. The following area remain closed as of June 2: Burton Mill Keith's Bridge Little River Long Hollow Mountain View Robinson Two Mile Van Pugh North Van Pugh South RELATED STORIES: Lake Lanier closures: Number of parks closing will be scaled back, US Rep. says GA U.S. senators demand Trump administration reopen parks along Lake Lanier over 'reckless' cuts [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo4 days agoGeneralYahoo2 more Lake Lanier parks reopenTwo parks on Lake Lanier that were temporarily closed for Memorial Day are back open. The US Corps of Engineers confirmed that Little Hall and Old Federal Day Use parks reopened on Friday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The agency that operates Lake Lanier closed 11 parks in May due to limited staffing. Initially, officials planned to close more than 20. 'We will be continually assessing and reassessing these temporary closures throughout the summer. We encourage visitors to check the current operational status of Corps managed recreation areas at Lake Lanier for any restrictions or safety alerts prior to visiting,' a statement read. The following area remain closed as of June 2: Burton Mill Keith's Bridge Little River Long Hollow Mountain View Robinson Two Mile Van Pugh North Van Pugh South RELATED STORIES: Lake Lanier closures: Number of parks closing will be scaled back, US Rep. says GA U.S. senators demand Trump administration reopen parks along Lake Lanier over 'reckless' cuts [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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