I was glad to have gotten this rare opportunity to see the delta from the air. Thanks to Deborah Sheppard and Constance Riggins at Altamaha Riverkeeper for making it possible.
Altamaha River Delta
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Altamaha Regional Park, Everett
The Altamaha Regional Park began as a fish camp and has grown into a public facility that is well-known to area sportsmen, offering a general store, dock, and campsites and rental cabins.
Several of the older cabins remain on the property, as well as mobile homes.
The South Altamaha Flathead Association was a fishing club that met here at one time. I’m not sure they’re still active.
The fishing is good here, though.
I made this aerial photograph of the park on an assignment with veteran pilot Frank Lee and photographer Mike McCall.
Shrimp Boat Parade, Blessing of the Fleet, 2012, Darien
This was the 44th Annual Blessing of the Fleet in Darien. It’s one of a few remaining on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts.
Participants await their turns in the shrimp boat parade, which is the highlight of the Blessing of the Fleet. From the eastern edge of Darien the boats parade toward the US Highway 17 bridge, receive their blessings, and return to the docks, all to the cheers of thousands of well-wishers. This tradition has grown into one of Georgia’s most popular festivals, including a weekend-long celebration featuring fine artists, musicians, vendors, and of course, the freshest wild Georgia seafood available.
I cannot overemphasize my support for the member fishermen of the Wild Georgia Shrimp Association. Most people don’t realize that most of the shrimp and other seafood they buy in grocery stores and markets these days is far from fresh, and originates far from Georgia. Chinese and farm-raised shrimp and fish have essentially taken over the U. S. market, but not only is their quality vastly inferior, its availability threatens the very way of life of the men, women and families who make their livings fishing in Georgia’s coastal waters.If you have the choice, only purchase shrimp branded with the “Wild Georgia Shrimp” logo or look for their decal on restaurant doors and menus. If an establishment doesn’t carry it, ask them why not. Though fresh seafood is always more readily available near the coast, the Wild Georgia Shrimp logo is starting to show up in more and more localities.
Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace parade crew
Big Cobb
Captain Drew
Captain Jack
Captain Jack parade crew
Captain Zack
Lady Susie II
Miss Bertha
Sea Angel
Smokin’ Joe
Sundown
Wait-n-Sea
Centennial Mural, 2008, Kingsland
To commemorate Kingsland’s centennial Folkston artist Tim Bass, aka Signsmith, painted this beautiful mural in 2008.
Kingsland Commercial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Fishing Cabin, St. Marys River
This eclectic structure has been a landmark on US 17 for many years. I’m not sure about its history, though it is made of natural and recycled materials.
Holmestown Road Wetlands, McIntosh
Holmestown is an historic Black community between Hinesville and Riceboro.
There is no Holmestown proper, though this area is central to the community, much of it characterized by wetlands.
Fishing Cabin, Isle of Wight
This is located on Jones Creek.
Lake Pamona Park, Colonels Island
This small public natural area is located on Lake Pamona Road, near Camp Viking but not on Lake Pamona itself. It features a short boardwalk and is a good example of a tidal wetland. Meredith Belford writes that it’s [traditionally] known as Youmans Pond. It was owned by Hoke Youmans and later became county property for greenspace.
St. Catherines Sound, Liberty County
This view, made at low tide from Colonel’s Island, follows the course of the North Newport River as it merges with St. Catherines Sound.
Brannen Seafood Company, Crescent
Brannen Seafood has been a trusted purveyor of fresh Georgia seafood for many years.
