In light of the Tornados which impacted many Georgia residents last week, Georgia forest landowners should be aware of federal cost-share opportunities and tax incentive programs available after a natural
A Growing Threat for Georgia Pines: Brown Spot Needle Blight
Georgia forest landowners should be aware of a growing forest health issue. Brown Spot Needle Blight (BSNB) the potential for pose a tangible threat and would drive changes to management
Truck Weights & Harvest Taxation Top GFA’s 2023 Legislative Priorities
The Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) was founded in 1906 to represent the forestry community at the local, state and federal level. Its purpose was to advocate for a business and
UPDATE: Governor Kemp Renews Truck Weights Executive Order, Gas Tax Suspension Executive Order Expires
UPDATE (Jan. 10): Governor Kemp renewed the Executive Order pertaining to the State of Emergency for Supply Chain Disruptions (linked here), which contains a provision allowing log trucks and other
GFA Member Jon Burns Nominated as Next Georgia Speaker of the House
On Nov. 14 at the State Capitol in Atlanta, the Republican Caucus nominated Rep. Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve as the next Speaker of the State House of Representatives. If
Senate Majority Selects John Kennedy to Serve as Speaker Pro Tem
On Friday, Nov. 11, at the State Capitol in Atlanta, the Senate Republicans elected new leadership, nominating Sen. John Kennedy (R-Macon) to serve as President Pro Tem, the second highest
Georgia Voters Support Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Forestry Equipment
FORSYTH, GA — This Tuesday, Georgia voters made a clear statement in support of Georgia’s small forestry businesses that steward the state’s 22 million acres of working forest by passing
Voter Guide: YES on Referendum A Supports Georgia’s Managed Forests
WHAT IS REFERENDUM A? Referendum A will provide an annual ad valorem (property) tax exemption for equipment used for managing, harvesting and replanting forests, an exemption that has been extended
PSC Votes to Increase Use of Biomass in Georgia Power’s Integrated Resource Plan
The Public Service Commission (PSC) voted on Thursday, July 21st to approve an agreement Georgia Power reached last month with the PSC’s Public Interest Advocacy Staff, to develop additional up