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October 21, 2026
Hard Labor Creek Volunteer Honored for 17 Years of Service
Friends presented Sharon McCullough with the Volunteer Spirit Award for 17 years of service and leadership at Hard Labor Creek State Park.
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Friends Provides Statewide Support for SPLASH Water Safety Initiative
Friends provided 470 life jackets to fully restock all 44 DNR-managed Life Jacket Loaner Kiosks across Georgia.
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Department of Natural Resources. August 18, 2026
Georgia DNR’s Statewide Water Safety Initiative Receives Major Boost from Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites
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