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
Governor Kemp Signs Key Forestry Legislation at GFA Headquarters
Keep Georgia Forested Act headlines a package strengthening Georgia’s #1 industry, supporting rural communities, and protecting working forests. (Photo: Zach Clifton / Georgia Forestry Association) FORSYTH, GA — Governor Brian
GFA Recognizes 2025 Champions of Forestry
At this year’s Annual Conference & Forestry Expo, the Georgia Forestry Association proudly honored two exceptional individuals as 2025 Champions of Forestry for their outstanding leadership and service to Georgia’s
C. McDowell Logging Announced as 2025 Georgia Logger of the Year
Recognizing loggers as an integral part of the forestry supply chain, the Logger of the Year Award is presented to an individual who is nominated by the forestry community and
Guthrie Recognized as 2025 Wise Owl Recipient
Benjie Tarbutton presents Bill Guthrie with the 2025 Wise Owl Award | Georgia Forestry Association JEKYLL ISLAND, GA – At this year’s Annual Conference & Forestry Expo, the Georgia Forestry
Governor Kemp Signs Major Hurricane Relief Package at Georgia Forestry Association Headquarters
FORSYTH, GA — Today, May 8, 2025, Governor Brian Kemp signed landmark legislation at the Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) headquarters delivering urgently needed relief to forest landowners and rural communities
Executive Order Expires, Allowable Haul Weight for Log Trucks Returns to 84,000 lbs.
On Saturday, March 11, the State of Emergency Executive Order for Supply Chain Disruptions expired, officially returning the legal gross vehicle weight for trucks hauling raw forest products to 84,000