Georgia is the #1 forestry state in the nation.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 19, 2025 Landowners in South-Central Georgia can boast that their forest rangers are among the best of the best! The Georgia Forestry Commission’s (GFC) Worth Unit has been selected as the agency’s 2024 Unit of the Year for Forest Landowner Service. “The Worth County team brings its best to every landowner … Continue Reading →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 19, 2025 When is the best time to plant a tree? If you said “20 years ago,” you likely recall that decades-old adage, and you’d be right! If you answered “today,” you’d be right as well. In Georgia, our State Arbor Day is celebrated in February, which is in the middle … Continue Reading →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 18, 2025 Lee Wright knows a thing or two about fire – and safety. During his 28-year career with the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC), he has excelled at both and is now taking on new responsibility with the agency. Jon “Lee” Wright has been named State Safety Officer for the GFC, … Continue Reading →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 18, 2025 “Baptized by fire” has special meaning for Kevin Lee of Mitchell, GA. After Lee received his Forestry degree from the University of Georgia, he eagerly began a new job with the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC)’s Waycross District Office. In a matter of weeks, he witnessed the GFC’s importance to … Continue Reading →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 18, 2025 A South Georgia forest ranger with a heart for service has earned a special award for his outstanding accomplishments. Clark Rountree, of Pitts, GA., has been named the Georgia Forestry Commission’s (GFC) 2024 Wildland Firefighter of the Year. The distinctive recognition is given annually to a GFC employee who … Continue Reading →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 12, 2025 Being recognized by your peers for your outstanding work is pretty special. Being singled out by your organization’s director for a new annual award is even more significant. Lookout Mountain native Kerry Phillips, 34, said he is “humbled” to be given the Georgia Forestry Commission’s 2024 Director’s Award. This … Continue Reading →