RESCHEDULED - 6th Annual Mayor & Chairman's Paddle

Saturday, April 19, 2025 - 8:00am to 4:00pm

🚣 Update: 6th Annual Mayor and Chairman’s Paddle Rescheduled 🌊

Due to high water conditions, the City of Valdosta and Lowndes County have rescheduled the 6th Annual Mayor and Chairman’s Paddle to Saturday, April 19, 2025

Join Mayor Scott James Matheson and Chairman Bill Slaughter for a beautiful paddle down the Withlacoochee River! Choose your route:
✅ A relaxed three-mile trip for a laid-back adventure
✅ An 11-mile paddle for those seeking a longer journey

📍 Location: Troupville Boat Ramp, 19664 Valdosta Hwy, Valdosta, GA 31602
🕗 Arrival Time: As early as 8 a.m., no later than 9 a.m.

🚐 VLPRA will provide shuttle vans
💙 Valdosta Boys & Girls Club will bring youth & boats
👏 Special thanks to Phil Hubbard for leading & Phil Royce for sweeping

🔹 What to Bring:

  • Personal flotation device
  • Boat, paddles, food, and drinking water
  • Warm clothing and a first aid kit
  • Trash pickers & bags to help keep our waterways clean ♻️

This event is FREE, thanks to a generous grant from Georgia Power! Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors, connect with local leaders, and support clean waterways.

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