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Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp becomes a UNESCO World Heritage site

NPR | By Jillian Magtoto

Published July 27, 2026 at 5:22 PM EDT

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