Georgia shares this honor with state park systems from Utah and Tennessee. The winner will be announced September 26 at the 2007 NRPA Congress & Exposition in Indianapolis. Judges look for excellence in categories such as long-range planning, resource management, environmental stewardship, program development, professional development, volunteerism, and an ability to meet the needs of a diverse population. The Gold Medal distinction is one of the most prestigious awards an agency in the field of park and recreation administration can achieve.

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We would like to thank our visitors, volunteers and employees who have made Georgia’s state parks and historic sites among the best in the nation.

We are proud to be chosen as one of the finalists for 2007!

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