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Bloom-time BOLO for Invasive Weed in Georgia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 12, 2022 Local landscapes come alive in springtime with beautiful buds, sprouts, and flowers. Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) forest health specialists are requesting, however, we “be … Continue Reading →
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Prevention Tactics Shared as Fire Danger Rises
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 4, 2022 A special team from the Georgia Forestry Commission will be canvassing the southwest portion of Georgia and working with adjacent states the week of … Continue Reading →
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High Fire Danger Prompts Outdoor Burning Warnings this Weekend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 25, 2022 A National Weather Service special alert has prompted the Georgia Forestry Commission to prepare for the elevated threat of wildfires by discouraging outdoor burning … Continue Reading →
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Newnan Tornado Recovery – One Year Later
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 24, 2022 Residents, special guests, and the Georgia Forestry Commission will be on hand Saturday, March 26 in Newnan to mark the first anniversary of tornadoes … Continue Reading →
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Forest Water Quality Team Honored for Outstanding Achievements
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 7, 2022 Protecting water quality in Georgia is a primary focus of the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC). A specialized team at GFC that is instrumental in … Continue Reading →
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Fire Danger Rising – Public’s Help Needed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 4, 2022 An alarming increase in the number of wildfires is happening in Georgia and fire officials are warning everyone to be hyper-aware of weather conditions … Continue Reading →
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Local Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 3, 2022 Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) employees working throughout Dawson, Forsyth, Lumpkin, Gilmer, and Pickens Counties have been awarded the agency’s “North Zone County of the … Continue Reading →
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Local Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 3, 2022 Georgia Forestry Commission GFC) employees working throughout Early and Miller Counties have been awarded the agency’s “South Zone County of the Year” award. The … Continue Reading →
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Area Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 3, 2022 Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) employees working throughout “Area 9, Camilla,” a 15-county region in the southwest part of the state, have earned the agency’s … Continue Reading →
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GFC Launches Certified Burners’ Online Permit System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 16, 2022 The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has launched a new online system that makes it more efficient for forestland owners and managers to use prescribed … Continue Reading →