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May 6, 2026

Natural Resources Conservation Workshop Set For June In Tifton

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High school students interested in conservation, agriculture, wildlife, forestry, soil, water, or Georgia’s mining industry are being encouraged to apply for the Natural Resources Conservation Workshop.

The weeklong program will be held June 7-12, 2026, at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton. Students will get hands-on experience through field studies, outdoor activities, and behind-the-scenes tours focused on Georgia’s natural resources.

More than $20,000 in scholarships and awards will be available. Students will also get a taste of college life by staying in dorms and meeting others from across the state.

The workshop is free, and transportation is provided through Georgia’s Soil and Water Conservation Districts.

Interested high school students can apply by contacting Director Michelle Conner at michelle.conner@gaswcc.ga.gov.

April 4, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia Turkey Season Outlook Shows Promise For Hunters Across The State

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Georgia’s 2026 turkey season is underway, and early outlooks suggest hunters could see improved opportunities in the woods this spring, according to Georgia Outdoor News.

January 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Protest Planned TODAY at Dowdy Park Over Summerville’s Proposed Beaver Trapping

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A protest is planned TODAY (Sunday, January 11) at 2 p.m. at Dowdy Park in Summerville, organized in response to Mayor Rickey Hughes’ recent comments about removing beavers from local waterways.