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Reopening The Ocoee During COVID-19

On the Ocoee River
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In the past month, TVA reopened most recreation areas and campgrounds which had been closed due to COVID-19.

Last week, we heard from Angelo Giansante, park manager for Hiwassee / Ocoee State Park; Keith Jenkins, who owns Quest Expeditions, a rafting business - and James Everett, manager of TVA’s River Forecast Center.

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