nps.gov - Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area - News Releases http://www.nps.gov/chat News releases from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. en-us Sidewalk Construction at Island Ford http://www.nps.gov/chat/parknews/sidewalk-construction-at-island-ford.htm Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:06:20 EST On Tuesday October 13, 2009, sidewalk installation will begin at the Island Ford unit of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Many Areas Open at the Chattahoochee http://www.nps.gov/chat/parknews/many-areas-open-at-the-chattahoochee.htm Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:13:00 EST Park staff and volunteers have assessed the flood damages and have begun repairs and cleanup to areas in and along the Chattahoochee River. Chattahoochee River Reopened http://www.nps.gov/chat/parknews/chattahoochee-river-reopened.htm Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:47:45 EST The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area announces that the river and several land units have been reopened for visitor use. Chattahoochee River Closure http://www.nps.gov/chat/parknews/chattahoochee-river-closure.htm Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:23:38 EST The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area announces the closure of the Chattahoochee River from Holcomb Bridge south to Peachtree Creek due to raw sewage resulting from recent flooding. America's Best Idea - Day of Service http://www.nps.gov/chat/parknews/americasbestidea.htm Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:17:22 EST Join the National Park Service in making America’s Best Idea – the National Parks – even better. On Saturday September 26, 2009, National Public Lands Day, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in cooperation with the National Park Foundation and Take Pride in America, will begin trail improvements at the Vickery Creek unit. Columns Drive Parking Lot Closed at Cochran Shoals http://www.nps.gov/chat/parknews/columns-drive-parking-lot-closed-at-cochran-shoals.htm Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:26:09 EST On Wednesday August 26, 2009, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will close the parking lot at the Columns Drive entrance to Cochran Shoals. Columns Drive Site Work to Begin http://www.nps.gov/chat/parknews/columns-drive-site-work-to-begin.htm Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:47:45 EST On July 27, 2009, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will begin site work and installation for a new restroom facility at Cochran Shoals, the Columns Drive entrance. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Projects http://www.nps.gov/chat/parknews/american-recovery-and-reinvestment-act-projects.htm Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EST Earlier in the year, the National Park Service received funding for 800 projects totaling $750 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Second Public Meeting for Proposed Bike / Pedestrian Bridge At Morgan Falls Dam http://www.nps.gov/chat/parknews/second-public-meeting-for-proposed-bike-pedestrian-bridge-at-morgan-falls-dam.htm Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:09:54 EST Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) is conducting a second public meeting on June 17, 2009, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the North Fulton Government Service Center (Annex) as a follow up to the April 30, 2009 meeting regarding a potential bike / pedestrian bridge below Morgan Falls Dam.