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Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 8:51 AM

Program offered for low, moderate income families

Program offered for low, moderate income families
Georgia Rivers paddle trips engage both children and adults in learning about the flora and fauna of Georgia's rivers — especially the fish! The organization is offering scholarships for low-to-moderate income families to participate in the group's day trips and weekend camping trips scheduled between now and November as well as Paddle Georgia, a week-long journey set for South Chickamauga Creek and the Tennessee River June 15-22. SPECIAL PHOTO

The statewide river advocacy organization Georgia Rivers is offering low-to-moderate income families the opportunity to explore the state’s rivers on a shoestring budget through a program that provides complimentary registrations for its canoe/kayak adventures.

Qualifying families can apply to be considered for scholarships to participate in one of eight river adventures through November.

The trips include day trips on the Chattahoochee and Yellow rivers and West Chickamauga Creek; weekend camping and paddling adventures on Big Cedar Creek, the Flint River and the Okefenokee Swamp and Paddle Georgia 2025, week-long journey down South Chickamauga Creek and the Tennessee River. A full slate of trips can be found at www.garivers.org/calendar-2 The program is made possible through donations from Colonial Pipeline and other Georgia Rivers supporters.

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