Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws By Thomas Barrett, Georgia Forestry Commission Protection Chief The annual ban on outdoor burning in 54 Georgia counties (mostly in the northern part of the … Continue Reading →
ALWAYS ON CALL
ALWAYS ON CALL Guest Blog by: Stephen Spradley, Training & Development Officer; Incident Management Team member It’s been a few weeks since I returned from the Northwest, where a group … Continue Reading →
GFC Welcomes Johnny Sabo
When I came to the GFC last April, I thought I knew what kind of team I would be joining. Your reputation as a first-class forestry agency was well-known in the … Continue Reading →
Farewell from Tim Lowrimore
What is it about change that sparks such a range of emotions? The mix of sadness and excitement that accompanies new opportunities and challenges is something we’ve all experienced – … Continue Reading →
Learning is for Everyone
LEARNING IS FOR EVERYONE It’s all around us this month. The August back-to-school theme is everywhere, as teachers, parents, and kids prepare for the new school year. The Georgia Forestry … Continue Reading →
My Firewise Experience
My Firewise Experience By Noah Futch My name is Noah Futch, and I have just finished my senior year at White County High School and will attend the University of … Continue Reading →
THE GFC SEEDLING STORE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
For the widest selection of species, now is the time to peruse and choose because sell-outs do occur, and your property deserves to boast the performance and aesthetics you envision. … Continue Reading →
SMOKEY BEAR & KEVIN BACON SAY “PLAY IT SAFE” WITH WILDFIRES
SMOKEY BEAR & KEVIN BACON SAY “PLAY IT SAFE” WITH WILDFIRES The Georgia Forestry Commission and Macon Bacon baseball are “teaming up” this summer to spread the word about fire … Continue Reading →
BREEZING INTO SUMMERTIME
BREEZING INTO SUMMERTIME May is a month for celebrating! Graduations, Memorial Day, tolerable temperatures, and anticipation for the relaxation that summertime provides are all reasons to herald these special 30 … Continue Reading →
PLT and Me!
PLT AND ME Guest Blog by Kasey Bozeman When I was 10 years old, I attended a Girl Scout summer day camp. In the morning, we did activities to earn … Continue Reading →