Georgia is the #1 forestry state in the nation.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 4, 2025 A Talbot County man has been jailed on felony arson charges. Fifty-two-year old William Shane Harvey, of Box Springs, was arrested by law enforcement … Continue Reading →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 4, 2025 Georgia’s rich forestland, Governor Kemp, and five former governors have been jointly honored in a series of original paintings. In recognition of Georgia Arbor … Continue Reading →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 3, 2025 Wildland firefighters at the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) are keeping a very close eye on the weather. Low humidity, combined with gusty winds, made … Continue Reading →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 19, 2025 As North Georgia’s population increases, the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is highlighting its focus on wildfire prevention and protection. For its exceptional outreach to … Continue Reading →

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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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., … Continue Reading →