Environmental

In Georgia, the 'Metropolitan River Protection Act' protects:

AA. The Savannah River from industrial development

BB. The Chattahoochee River corridor in metro Atlanta from incompatible development✓ Correct

CC. All rivers within 50 miles of Atlanta

DD. Waterways used for commercial navigation

Explanation

Georgia's Metropolitan River Protection Act protects the Chattahoochee River corridor in the Atlanta metropolitan area, restricting incompatible development within 2,000 feet of the river and its impoundments to protect water quality and the recreational resource.

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