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March 31, 2026

Free Forest Landowner Field Day Planned April 7 In Summerville

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Forest landowners across Northwest Georgia will have a chance to gain practical, hands-on advice for managing and improving their property during a free field day set for Tuesday, April 7, in Summerville.

March 23, 2026

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Landowner Field Day Scheduled for April 7 in Summerville

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Landowners in Chattooga County and across Northwest Georgia will have the opportunity to learn more about forestry, wildlife habitat, and property management during the upcoming Landowner Field Day set for April 7, 2026, in Summerville.

January 30, 2026

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Georgia Lawmakers Push Constitutional Amendment to End Sales Taxes on Timber

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Capitol Beat News Service contributed to this story

A proposed amendment to the Georgia Constitution could eliminate sales taxes on timber, a move supporters say would help stabilize a forestry industry that has been hammered by mill closures and storm damage. House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration of Mulberry is sponsoring House Resolution 1000, saying the bipartisan effort is meant to protect what he called a cornerstone of Georgia’s rural economy.

December 30, 2025

by Jimmy Holbrook

“Learn & Burn” Workshop Set for Feb. 28 at Berry College to Teach Landowners Prescribed Fire Basics

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Landowners across Northwest Georgia who want to learn more about prescribed burning will have an opportunity to get hands-on training during an upcoming Learn & Burn Workshop.