ROSWELL, GA (February 12, 2025) – The Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy (CNPC) will honor the late President Jimmy Carter with the Hightower Award at its annual Party for the Park fundraiser on March 25, 2025. This signature event, supporting the preservation and enjoyment of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA), will be held for the first time at Ivy Hall in Roswell Mill, overlooking Vickery Creek, a treasured part of the national park system that Carter himself helped establish.

February is Black History Month, a time to honor and reflect on the contributions of Black Americans throughout history - including their impact on the National Park Service and CRNRA! Black Americans have played a pivotal role in shaping the parks we cherish today. Explore the stories of resilience and conservation woven into CRNRA's history as we honor the diversity that strengthens and enriches our shared natural spaces - at our park, two remarkable superintendents stand out for their resilience, vision, and commitment to community: Marvin Madry and Kevin Cherie.