South River focus of upcoming canoe outing

The South River Watershed Alliance is again organizing a canoe/kayak outing of to encourage more awareness and conservation of the river.

The next outing begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday Aug. 3 and will cover about 5.5 miles of the river. Cost is $30 and includes canoe rental, lunch and insurance.

Registration: 404-285-3756.

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