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Portion of Strom Thurmond Lake to Reopen for Memorial Day Weekend
- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced the temporary closure of 11 recreation sites at Lake Lanier ahead of Memorial Day weekend due to staffing shortages.
- The closures resulted from staffing shortfalls linked to federal layoffs and budget cuts primarily implemented during the Trump administration.
- Following pushback from Georgia officials including Republican Rep. Rich McCormick and Democratic Senators Warnock and Ossoff, the Corps reduced the planned closures from 21 to 11 and kept all boat ramps and campgrounds open.
- Rep. McCormick emphasized his efforts to find a more favorable outcome, which led to changes by the Corps, who committed to tracking staffing levels and reopening sites as conditions improve.
- The situation highlights ongoing federal staffing and budget challenges, with officials emphasizing community safety and promising to restore access when conditions allow.
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