A bill that seeks to streamline private claims on Georgia coastal marshland cleared its first hurdle Tuesday when it squeaked out of the House Judiciary Committee by a vote of 6-5.. Georgia boasts ...

The fate of "approximately 1,000 acres of coastal marshland worth "well over $100 million," was up before consideration by the Court of Appeals on Tuesday, as the intermediate court was asked to ...

Bill to streamline private claims on Georgia’s coastal marsh stalls The bill’s sponsor said he will seek changes that may improve its chances. It has been opposed by environmental groups.

The Georgia House Judiciary Committee voted to approve a bill that would make it easier to prove private ownership of coastal marshlands on Jan. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File) ...

Legislation that would make it easier for owners of marshland property in Georgia under grants that date back to the 1700s to establish that ownership narrowly cleared a state House committee Tuesday.

Coastal Georgia lawmakers are backing legislation that would make it easier for owners of marshland property under grants that date back to the 1700s to permanently establish that ownership.

Louisiana is getting $26.7 million as part of a $366 million project to restore coastal marshland and defend against hurricanes, the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority announced Tuesday. The ...

Without a significant and costly beach rebuilding program, erosion threatens the survival of the west end of Dauphin Island as a residential area and leaves the bulk of Alabama's coastal marshland ...

Coastal Georgia lawmakers are backing legislation that would make it easier for owners of marshland property under grants that date back to the 1700s to permanently establish that ownership.