ROSWELL, Ga. -- Members of the Georgia Canoeing Association pitched in last weekend to help the city of Roswell clean up Vickery Creek.

Using hand saws -- and their own gloved hands -- volunteers went to work on a fallen tree that created an island upstream of Roswell's historic mill dam. They removed limbs from the tree and collected trash, including bottles and recreational equipment, that gathered among the branches.

The cleanup initiative was launched ahead of Rivers Alive, when volunteers gather to beautify Roswell's parks and waterways. This year's Rivers Alive will be held Saturday, Sept. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Those who would like to volunteer can do so at roswellgov.com.

(WXIA) -- The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has brought back its Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest for 2014.

This year's theme is Plug into Nature, emphasizing the importance of experiencing wildlife and plants firsthand.

All Georgia students in grades kindergarten through 5 are invited to enter the contest. The top 12 winners' posters will be displayed on the DNR's Flickr site and at the Go Fish Education Center in Perry during the first two weeks in May.

Contest entries are due Apr. 16. Three winners will be picked in four categories (kindergarten, grades 1-2, grades 3-4, grade 5).

Visit georgiawildlife.com for more information about the contest.

Imagine a hurricane making landfall on Georgia’s coastline, with winds 150 mph or greater causing terrible damage.  The tropical cyclone spawns several tornadoes as it moves inland and heavy rains cause major flooding.  High winds also persist resulting in uprooted trees and down power lines.