Even swamps affected by shutdown National wildlife refuges are closed due to the federal-government shutdown, including one of Georgia’s seven natural wonders — the Okefenokee Swamp, according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service spokesman Jeff Fleming.
Oct. 16, 2013 - Coastal Courier
Okefenokee Festival going on despite shutdown A south Georgia city isn't letting the government shutdown stop its annual celebration of the Okefenokee Swamp.
Oct. 12, 2013 - FOX 5 Atlanta
Shutdown Won’t Stop Okefenokee Festival A south Georgia city isn't letting the government shutdown stop its annual celebration of the Okefenokee Swamp. Organizers of the Okefenokee Festival in Folkston say it will continue Saturday as planned, though the swamp itself will largely be off-limits to visitors. read more
Oct. 12, 2013 - Georgia Public Broadcasting