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Renaming project for Lake Lanier, Buford Dam has been halted

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Friday that it is pausing any actions related to project renaming. The Department of Defense's Naming Commission released a report earlier in the week saying Lake Lanier and Buford Dam should be renamed. Congress will ultimately have the final say on what they will be called.

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Lake Lanier, Buford Dam may be renamed; local leaders are already objecting

Because Georgia's Lake Lanier and Buford Dam carry the name of men tied to the Confederacy, the Department of Defense is considering renaming them des

1 year ago·Atlanta, United States

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to proceed with process of renaming Lake Lanier, Buford Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District announced Friday it would move forward with the process of developing and submitting a recommendation for a new name for Lake Lanier and Buford Dam following a report from The Naming Commission that suggested the possibility.

1 year ago

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Renaming project for Lake Lanier, Buford Dam has been halted

Lake Lanier draws millions of visitors each year. It was built and is operated by the Army Corp of Engineers along with Buford Dam for flood control and water supplies.

1 year ago·Atlanta, United States

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Why Lake Lanier and Buford Dam shouldn't be renamed

In an attempt to reduce the possibility of political divisiveness caused by associating Defense Department assets with the Confederacy, Congress in 2021 directed the establishment of a commission relating to modifying or removing names of Department of Defense assets that commemorate the Confederate States of America.

1 year ago·Gainesville, United States

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Lake Lanier, Buford Dam may be renamed; local leaders are already objecting

Lake Lanier, Buford Dam may be renamed; local leaders are already objecting

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to proceed with process of renaming Lake Lanier, Buford Dam

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to proceed with process of renaming Lake Lanier, Buford Dam

Renaming project for Lake Lanier, Buford Dam has been halted

Renaming project for Lake Lanier, Buford Dam has been halted

Why Lake Lanier and Buford Dam shouldn't be renamed

Why Lake Lanier and Buford Dam shouldn't be renamed

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