The Georgia Forestry Foundation (GFF), in partnership with Huber Engineered Woods, is proud to recognize 15-year agriculture education veteran Les Bateson of Wheeler County High School in Alamo, Georgia, as
2026 Evergreen Award Presented to the Georgia Forestry Commission
At the 2026 Georgia Forestry Association Annual Conference in Jekyll Island, GFA recognized an organization that has truly embodied the mission of the Association and Foundation, in keeping Georgia as
Georgia Forestry Foundation Presents $85,000 to Brantley County Family Connection for Wildfire Recovery
FORSYTH, Ga., Aug. 5, 2026 — The Georgia Forestry Foundation (GFF) presented an $85,000 grant to Brantley County Family Connection to help more than 30 families recovering from the historic
Wade Hall Awarded Georgia Forestry Association’s Highest Honor
Stuckey Timberland CEO receives Georgia Forestry Association’s 2026 Wise Owl Award at Annual Conference & Forestry Expo JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. — The Georgia Forestry Association presented Wade Hall, CEO of
GFA Recognizes 2026 Champions of Forestry
At this year’s Annual Conference & Forestry Expo, the Georgia Forestry Association proudly honored three exceptional individuals as 2026 Champions of Forestry for their outstanding leadership and service to Georgia’s forestry
Hammock-Wicks Timber Named 2026-2027 Georgia Logger of the Year
JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. – The Georgia Forestry Association (GFA), in partnership with the Southeastern Wood Producers Association (SWPA), recognized Jason Wicks of Hammock-Wicks Timber, Inc. of Roberta as the 2026–2027 Georgia Logger of the
GFA Welcomes Grace Osborn 2026 Summer Intern
The Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) is proud to welcome Grace Osborn as the Communications and Digital Media Intern for Summer 2026. Grace Osborn is from Decatur, Ga., will focus on
C. McDowell Logging Recognized as FRA’s 2026 National Outstanding Logger Award Winner
Pictured left to right: Tim O’Hara, President & CEO of the Forest Resources Association (FRA); Justin McDermott, Forestry Division Sales Manager – North America for John Deere; Kimberly and Tobey
Georgia Forestry Association Welcomes Jaci Martin as Membership Director
Martin brings policy, agriculture and conservation experience to support GFA’s statewide membership growth and grassroots engagement. FORSYTH — The Georgia Forestry Association is pleased to announce that Jaci Martin has