The Okefenokee Swamp is poised to become a World Heritage Site but some locals aren’t celebrating
- Posted on July 23, 2026
- By The Independent
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The Okefenokee Swamp is poised to become a World Heritage Site but some locals aren’t celebrating
The three rural counties surrounding the swamp – Ware, Charlton, and Clinch – are politically conservative, with President Donald Trump securing over 70 percent of the vote in each in 2024