WILDFIRE INJURY UNDER INVESTIGATION

HOLDING STATEMENT APRIL 3, 2024 A Georgia Forestry Commission wildland firefighter suffered serious injuries from a falling tree while working to control a Dade County wildfire last night. The firefighter…

BREEZING INTO SUMMERTIME

…Crawford, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Gordon, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, Heard, Henry, Houston, Jackson, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Lumpkin, Madison, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Peach, Pickens, Pike,…

CONCERNING SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE OUTLOOK FOR 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 21, 2024 Georgia is known for its rich pine tree forests. Unfortunately, southern pine beetles (SPB) are a constant in the Georgia environment, utilizing native pine…

SPECIAL ONLINE EVENT FOR SMOKEY BEAR’S BIRTHDAY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 6, 2024 How do you blow out 80 birthday candles? Very carefully! Especially if you’re Smokey Bear, the iconic spokesbear for wildfire prevention. In celebration of…

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…