River race draws record crowd

A record crowd turned out Saturday for the 11th Annual Back to the Chattahoochee River Race & Festival in Roswell. Organizers for the event, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, the National Park Service and the city of Roswell, said 419 paddlers in 322 boats participated in the event.

“Back to the Chatt” combined a competitive race from Garrard Landing to Riverside Park with a festival that included expanded hours, live music, exhibitors and activities.

Race results, information: www.chattahoochee.org.

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