Georgia Department of Natural Resources

by: Kris Hummer, Executive Producer Local Content

Posted: May 7, 2020 / 11:04 AM EDT / Updated: May 7, 2020 / 11:04 AM EDT

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Georgia DNR finished the first phase of a Glynn County project: restoring an oyster bed.

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