Daily Archives: July 1, 2026

Construction trash removed from under Hagan Bridge @ GA 122, Withlacoochee River 2026-06-29

Thanks to Lowndes County Code Enforcement for removing the construction trash that somebody dumped under Hagan Bridge.

Now even if the Withlacoochee River rises much more, this trash will not be swept downstream. I don’t think we want antifreeze or plastic pipes or even random plywood and wood slats in the river.

[Construction trash removed from under Hagan Bridge, Withlacoochee River @ GA 122, 2026-06-29]
Construction trash removed from under Hagan Bridge, Withlacoochee River @ GA 122, 2026-06-29

Thanks to Lowndes County Code Enforcement for handling removal after I contacted them. I have not yet heard if they have determined who did it.

Remember, you can report trash, sewage spills, or anything else that could affect waterways:

https://wwals.net/report/

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Full Buck Moon Paddle, Banks Lake 2026-07-29

Come see the beauty of a sunset and full moon rising across the lake. And there may be bats.

When: Gather 7:30 PM, launch 8 PM, moonrise 8:48 PM, sunset 8:29 PM, end 9:30 PM, Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Put In: Banks Lake Boat Ramp, 307 Georgia 122, Lakeland, GA 31635, in Lanier County, on the Alapaha River Water Trail (ARWT).

GPS: 31.034824, -83.096725

[Full Buck Moon Paddle, Banks Lake 2026-07-29, See the sun set and the moon rise]
Full Buck Moon Paddle, Banks Lake 2026-07-29, See the sun set and the moon rise

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