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Reports on the 25th anniversary of congressional action to plan and construct the Blue Ridge Parkway and current plans and legislation passed to extend the parkway into Georgia. The article summarizes historical decisions and key figures involved in planning and construction of the parkway; and discusses proposed legislation for connections with other scenic roads to extend the Blue Ridge Parkway into Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, and Mississippi. Details involving current budgeting, surveying, and legislation are documented. |