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Radio: WWALS River Revue and Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest, Scott James Radio 2025-09-04

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In which Valdosta Mayor Scott James Matheson revealed that the City of Valdosta plans to double the size of the catch basin at its Withlacoochee Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Also this morning on talk921.com, Suwannee Riverkeeper John S. Quarterman complimented the city on finally fixing one of the chronically-sewage-spewing manholes at Wainwright Drive on One Mile Branch.

Come on down this Saturday evening, 5-9 PM, for WWALS River Revue and the Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest at the Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta, Georgia.

That’s $65 per person. There are also a few complimentary Educator tickets and $25 Musician tickets available if you contact us quickly.

[WWALS River Revue and Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest, Scott James Radio, talk921.com 2025-09-04]
WWALS River Revue and Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest, Scott James Radio, talk921.com 2025-09-04

Here are WWALS videos of the main discussions on the radio this morning, followed by a WWALS video playlist. I’ve added some links to writeups on the topics discussed. And the playlist starts slightly out of order with the Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest. Continue reading →

Seven Songs from Florida and Georgia 2025-08-22

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Hahira, GA, August 22, 2025 — You’ll hear seven songs written by eleven songwriters from Florida and Georgia, at WWALS River Revue, Saturday, September 6, 2025, Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta, Georgia.

[Flyer: WWALS River Revue 2025]
Flyer: WWALS River Revue 2025

Genres include Americana, blues, two folk songs, two bluegrass, and an American Folk Revival song. Topics range from Florida history to good times on the rivers to defending the Okefenokee Swamp.

Plus a sit-down catered meal, drinks, and a silent auction. With two speakers, from Florida and Georgia, and a headliner.

Follow this link for tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and more:
https://app.betterunite.com/WWALS-wwalsriverrevue2025

“Your ticket or sponsorship helps support everything WWALS does, from water quality tests to paddle outings and chainsaw cleanups, and beyond to advocacy to stop trash at its sources, strip mines, and pipelines. We work for water trails, solar power, and the Right to Clean Water, with growing engagement for youth and marginalized communities,” said organizing committee chair Sara Squires Jones. “Thanks to our sponsors so far (see the flyer). You, too, can be a sponsor! Or just join us for WWALS River Revue 2025.”

Rachel Grubb will headline, with her winning song from last year and her haunting encore.

These are the ten songwriter finalists, in alphabetical order, with a bit they wrote about themselves: Continue reading →

PSA: Send your song by Wednesday –Rachel Grubb, Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest 2025-08-10

Rachel Grubb will headline this year’s WWALS River Revue with the Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest.

She asks musicians to send in their song by the extended deadline, this Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

Here is the Entry Form:
https://forms.gle/LfXFBVESipd231Dr7

[Rachel Grubb PSA: Send your song by Wednesday August 13, for Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest]
Rachel Grubb PSA: Send your song by Wednesday August 13, for Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest

Here is her Public Service Announcement (PSA):

The organizing committee will decide on Finalists within a week after all the songs are in.

The Finals will be Saturday, September 6, 2025, at WWALS River Revue, Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta, Georgia.
https://wwals.net/pictures/songwriting2025/

Here’s Rachel’s winning song from last year: Continue reading →

Last call: Wednesday, August 13, 2025, for songs for the Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest

Update 2025-08-10: PSA: Send your song by Wednesday –Rachel Grubb, Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest 2025-08-10.

Hahira, Georgia, August 7, 2025 — We’ve got some songs, but we’d like yours. The new last day to send your song is Wednesday, August 13, for the 2025 Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest.

Here’s a link to the entry form, or follow the QR code below:
https://forms.gle/LfXFBVESipd231Dr7

[Flyer: Songwriting Contest]

Organizing Committee Chair Sara Squires Jones said, “That song you’ve been polishing: now’s the time! If you are not musically inclined you can still become a sponsor to help us clean up our local waterways.”

The Eighth Annual Finals will be held at the WWALS River Revue, an indoor fundraising dinner, to benefit WWALS Watershed Coalition, with an evening of food, drink, speakers from Georgia and Florida, a silent auction, the music of a headliner and the Songwriting Contest Finalists. That’s 5-9 PM, Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Turner Center for the Arts in Valdosta, Georgia.

Tickets are $65 each.
https://app.betterunite.com/WWALS-wwalsriverrevue2025

WWALS Membership Director Janet Martin said, “Your ticket or sponsorship helps support everything WWALS does, from water quality tests, paddle outings and swimming & boating lessons, to chainsaw cleanups, and beyond to advocacy to stop trash at its sources, strip mines, and pipelines. We work for water trails, solar power, and Right to Clean Water, with growing engagement for youth and marginalized communities.” Continue reading →

WWALS River Revue, Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest on The Spotlight Show, Talk92.1 FM 2025-08-07

Join us on The Spotlight Show on talk921.com at 6 PM, Thursday, August 7, 2025.

Suwannee Riverkeeper John S. Quarterman and “Diamond” Jim Halter will talk about the WWALS River Revue with the Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest, September 6, 2025, plus chainsaw cleanups, the Okefenokee Swamp, Springs and Rivers, and water quality testing.

[Spotlight Radio 2025-08-07: WWALS River Revue and Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest]
Spotlight Radio 2025-08-07: WWALS River Revue and Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest

Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/760143599756568/

For more WWALS outings and events, see:
https://wwals.net/outings

 -jsq, John S. Quarterman, Suwannee RIVERKEEPER®

You can help with clean, swimmable, fishable, drinkable, water in the 10,000-square-mile Suwannee River Basin in Florida and Georgia by becoming a WWALS member today!
https://wwals.net/donations/

Rachel Grubb Headlines Suwannee Riverkeeper Contest 2025

Hahira, Georgia May 22, 2025 — Rachel Grubb of Lake City, Florida, will sing her haunting encore from last year, as well as the song she won with, as Headliner for the 2025 Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest.

[Rachel Grubb Headlines Suwannee Riverkeeper Contest 2025, Ghost of the Suwannee, Encore by 2024 First Prize winner Rachel Grubb]

Come hear the finalists this year, Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Turner Center for the Arts, in Valdosta, Georgia. “Musicians, send in your own song!” said Gala Committee Chair and WWALS Board President Sara Squires Jones.
https://forms.gle/LfXFBVESipd231Dr7

The Contest is part of WWALS River Revue, which features food, drink, a silent auction, and speakers from Georgia and Florida. Rachel Grubb’s encore, “Ghost of the Suwannee,” will call you home.
https://youtu.be/IVKrUqiwXBk?si=EtZ3K8SsqbOyrhHP Continue reading →