This view of the Alapaha River looks north from the US 221/US 129 bridge just east of Lakeland at Pafford’s Landing. Heavy winter rains have resulted in a much higher water level than normal. The privately owned launch and beach are publicly accessible at the landing, but not all of the property is open to the public.
The Alapaha is popular with fishermen and kayakers today. It’s also of historical importance as an integral feature in the settlement of this section of the Georgia Wiregrass region.
I love this river. I have so many wonderful memories of playing there and picnicking there. My aunt, Mary Ellen Royal, fought a very hard fight (and won) to keep a chicken rendering plant from being built on it. I hope to see it 1 hope to see it 1 more time before I leave this world.🤣