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George L. Smith State Park


Thursday, September 18, 2025

Kayaking After Hours
Thursday, Sep 18, 2025 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Join us to paddle the lake after hours. RSVP by 9/13/25. $40 per person, must be over 15 years old and able to swim. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Saturday, September 20, 2025

Meet Watson & "Gopher" a hike
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Come meet our resident gopher tortoise, "Watson" and learn about why they are a key stone species, then take a short hike to see the burrows. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Monday, September 22, 2025

First Day of Autumn Paddle
Monday, Sep 22, 2025 9 AM to 11 AM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Join us for the First day of Autumn paddle. $40 per person and includes all equipment. Must be over 15 and able to swim. Limited spots available, call today to reserve your spot. Deadline to sign up 9/18/2025. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Thursday, September 25, 2025

Kayaking After Hours
Thursday, Sep 25, 2025 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Join us to paddle the lake after hours. RSVP by 9/13/25. $40 per person, must be over 15 years old and able to swim. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Saturday, September 27, 2025

Your State Park Day
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 9 AM to 12:30 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Mark your calendar and plan to join our Friends Group in Trail/Park Clean-Up, Installation of a Flower Bed & updating our pollinator garden. Free parking for those who are volunteering. For more information or to register in advance, please use the provided link: https://friendsofgastateparks.org/civicrm/event/register?id=549&reset=1 $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Thursday, October 9, 2025

Pre Columbus Day Weekend Paddle
Thursday, Oct 9, 2025 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Kick off the Columbus Day weekend with a 2 hour paddle on Thursday evening. $40 per person, all equipment provided. Must be over 15 and able to swim. RSVP by 10/4/2025 to hold your spot. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Monday, October 13, 2025

Explore the Lake with a Ranger
Monday, Oct 13, 2025 9 AM to 11 AM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Come join our Ranger in a 2 hour paddle to explore the lake on Columbus Day. $40 per person, all equipment provided. Must be over 15 and able to swim. RSVP by 10/9/2025 to hold your spot. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Saturday, November 15, 2025

Sugar Cane Festival
Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 9 AM to 2 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
We will be making cane syrup from cane harvested at our Park. Syrup will be made and sold at the Syrup Shed across from the campground. Food vendors and Arts and Crafts vendors will be set up in nearby area. If you wish to be a vendor, call the Park office at 4787632759 for an application. $5 parking plus $2 per person, no charge for kids 5 and under. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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