PRESS RELEASES
Georgia Rivers Offering Slate of 2026 Spring River Adventures
Georgia Rivers is hosting an exciting slate of river adventures for spring 2026. Sign up to paddle some of Georgia’s most scenic spots!
Georgia Rivers Paddle Trip Program Offers Scholarships for Women, Minorities, and Low Income Families
Georgia Rivers is offering scholarships for women, minorities, and low-income families to join our paddle trips.
Recreational Boating Debate Heard in Senate Committee for SB 511
Senate bill 511 is sparking recreational boating debate among Georgia lawmakers, as it determines what streams boaters can legally float through. The bill insists that boaters should be able to travel on any “floatable” stream in the state.
Mardi Gras Benefit Party to Support Georgia Water Trails
Georgia Rivers will host a Mardi Gras benefit party to celebrate and show support for Georgia Water Trails. Come groove to the sounds of local award-winning singer-songwriter Michelle Malone and feast on a fresh Georgia shrimp low country boil, Fat Tuesday pancakes, and King Cake.
Registration Opens February 9 for Paddle Georgia 2026
Paddle Georgia 2026, a project of Georgia Rivers, opens registration on February 9. This week-long canoe/kayak adventure travels the Coosawattee and Oostanaula rivers on June 14 – 20.
Outdoor Recreation Groups to Host Boaters Day at Georgia Capitol
Georgia Rivers and outdoor recreation parters will host Boaters Day at the Georgia Capitol February 12 to advocate for the Freedom to Float.
Georgia Rivers to Host Kayak Fishing Classes and Trips
Georgia Rivers will host kayak fishing classes and trips in 2026, perfect for beginners and experts alike.
Georgia Rivers Releases River Adventure Schedule for 2026
Georgia Rivers releases its river adventure schedule for 2026 just in time for the holidays.
Okefenokee champions celebrate saving the swamp and call for full Okefenokee protection
Key leaders in stopping a mine proposal near the Okefenokee gathered at the Georgia Rivers Gala to call for full protection of Okefenokee’s Trail Ridge.
Georgia River Guide app now includes more than 50 water trails across Georgia
Paddlers can now discover more than 50 water trails on the free Georgia River Guide mobile app.
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