ATLANTA— State Representative Kip Smith (R-Columbus) today issued the following statement regarding the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ decision not to have a prescribed burn in FDR state park:
“I am encouraged by the statement from the Department of Natural Resources in regards to the burn at FDR Park. While I feel like they are listening to the citizens of our district, I will continue to monitor the situation.”
* Editor’s Note: a copy of the letter from Todd Holbrook, Deputy Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, announcing the decision not to have a controlled burn is attached for your convenience.*
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Representative Kip Smith represents the citizens of District 129, which includes portions of Harris, Muscogee, and Troup counties. He was elected into the House of Representatives in 2008, and currently serves on the Education, Economic Development and Tourism, Industrial Relations, and Natural Resources and Environment committees.