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December 26, 2025

Final Days of Georgia Deer Season Near for Northwest Georgia Hunters — Safety Reminders as Season Wraps Up

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With the calendar turning toward mid-January, deer hunters across Northwest Georgia are in the final stretch of the 2025–26 season, and Georgia DNR is reminding sportsmen to double-check dates, follow county rules, and make safety a top priority in the woods.

December 20, 2025

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Georgia Students Invited to Celebrate Wildlife Through Art in “Give Wildlife a Chance” Poster Contest

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Teachers and students across Georgia are being encouraged to spotlight the state’s wildlife through creativity by entering the 36th annual Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest, open to grades K-5.

December 10, 2025

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Georgia DNR Reports Preliminary CWD-Positive Deer in Atkinson County

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The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division has received notification of a preliminary positive Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) test result for a deer in Atkinson County. (For reference, Atkinson County is roughly 260 miles from Chattooga County.)

December 6, 2025

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Georgia DNR Says Hunting & Fishing Licenses Make Great Holiday Gifts

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‘Tis the season for searching high and low for the perfect gift—and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division says there’s an easy idea for the outdoor lover in your life: a hunting or fishing license.