Macon’s Amerson River Park partially reopening Thursday

Amerson River Park is Macon is partially reopening on Thursday, October 3 after being closed due to flooding from the Ocmulgee River because of Hurricane Helene.
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This September 29 photo shows how high flood waters rose at Macon's Amerson River Park following Hurricane Helene. (Photo: Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency/Facebook)

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Amerson River Park is Macon is partially reopening on Thursday, October 3 after being closed due to flooding from the Ocmulgee River because of Hurricane Helene.

According to a Macon-Bibb County news release, some sections of trail and the boat launch and takeout are still closed due to a layer of slick mud and sand. Those areas will be cleaned over the next several days.

“Please do NOT go past any barriers,” the release stated.

The Ocmulgee Heritage Trail remains closed.

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