Fighting Fire. Protecting Forests. Serving Georgia. – WE ARE GFC! The words “first responder” bring to mind images of ambulances, EMT’s, and fire trucks screaming up to a blazing house fire or highway wreck. The brave men and women who perform these …
State legislators are taking a hard look at Georgia’s forest industry challenges. A new report details the impacts of recent mill closures to the state’s economy and to affected Georgians. Georgia Tech estimates those closures will strike a $2.9 billion …
A Toombs County man has been jailed on felony arson charges. Forty-nine-year-old Phillip Jones of Vidalia was arrested by Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) law enforcement officers and the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. …
From Georgia’s Coastal Plain to the Piedmont and into the foothills, the closure of pulp mills has changed how forests must be grown. While the economic effects are easy to see, another shift is happening at the forest level: pine seedling genetics matter …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 15, 2025 A prominent leader of Georgia’s forest industry is being celebrated with a permanent honor. The Georgia Forestry Commission’s headquarters in Dry Branch has been formally dedicated in the name of John Mixon. Mixon …
At the Georgia Forestry Commission, we think December is pretty special. Not only is it the time for traditional holiday celebrations, it is also a time when TREES are in the spotlight! Many Georgians are choosing live Christmas trees over manufactured …
The GFC pauses annually to recognize strides made by our agency during the year. As events are evaluated and statistics are calculated, the achievements of units statewide and the employees behind them are noted. Acknowledging the hard work of our team …
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