Help Stop China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea and United Nations Controlling Over 400,000 Acres in Georgia
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The United Nations organization known as UNESCO, made up of 194 member countries—many of which are considered adversaries of the United States—is moving forward with plans to designate the Okefenokee Swamp as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
If approved, more than 400,000 acres of Georgia land could fall under international oversight, managed by a committee where the United States would not even hold a seat.
Many Georgians fear that this would allow foreign powers such as China, Russia, Iran, and Venezuela to map, study, and influence one of America’s most sensitive environmental regions and a cornerstone of local identity—the Okefenokee Swamp.
President Donald Trump has already moved to withdraw the United States from UNESCO, citing its “anti-American bias and corruption.” Despite this, the Okefenokee proposal remains in its final stages of review, sparking widespread concern throughout South Georgia.
LOCALS TAKE A STAND AT BLACKWATER VINEYARD
A public meeting and documentary filming will take place Friday, November 8th, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Blackwater Vineyard, 1606 John Burch Rd, Folkston. Petitions and Resolutions can also be signed while there. Local residents are invited to share their stories on camera, enjoy a free meal of fried fish, deer sausage, and hot dogs, and participate in drafting a three-part resolution that will be given to Congressional Members and designed to:
A) Remove the Okefenokee as a candidate from UNESCO
B) Raise $7.5m in Federal Funds to help Okefenokee with much needed Equipment, Facility Upgrades & Refuge Maintenance
C) Award the Okefenokee with an Annual Budget increase of $2m per year to help with additional staff and marketing funds to promote Better Conservation and Tourism.
“We have drafted a Great Resolution by working with locals and folks in Congress now. Make no mistake, this isn’t a fight any politician can win alone,” said Matt Day, candidate for Georgia’s 1st Congressional District. “Only the people can save their land, their swamp, and their sovereignty. That’s why we need as many people to sign the petition and the resolution as possible at the event. We need folks from not just Charlton County, but South Georgia and North Florida as well. I plan to be there and I know that every member in the US Congress from GA is watching the outcome of this event, as well as many Statewide Officials from the State Level.”
STATE AND FEDERAL LEADERS HEAR THE CASE
In the past two weeks, more than two dozen elected officials have heard Day’s plea during two public speeches. Among those who have heard the case include: Chancellor Sonny Perdue, Georgia Senator and Lt. Governor frontrunner Blake Tillery, U.S. Congressmen and US Senate Candidate Mike Collins, U.S. Congressmen and US Senate Candidate Buddy Carter and Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper.
Matt Day announced that he will be sending out certified letters to every congressional office in Georgia, both in the US House of Representatives and the Senate. The certified letter will include copies of previously signed petitions, the new signed resolution from Folkston and a plea for them to write the Department of Interior to stop UNESCO.
SAVE OUR SOVEREIGNTY — SAVE THE SWAMP
Residents are urged to attend the Blackwater Vineyard event, tell their stories, help draft a historical bill and stand for the protection of the Permanent Okefenokee once and for all.
“No politician will win this fight,” Day said. “Only the people themselves can. Come tell the story and help preserve America’s sovereignty. I promise the people that if you show up, we will get this moved up to the President himself. He will certainly stop it.”
Event: Fight UNESCO Documentary Filming
Location: Blackwater Vineyard, Folkston, Georgia
Date & Time: November 8, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Meal Provided: Fried Fish, Deer Sausage, and Hot Dogs
Paid for by Matt Day for Congress
