Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GDNR)

Only We Can Stop Forest Fires

When most of us think of wildfires, Georgia probably isn’t the first state that comes to mind. I personally think of the January 2025 wildfires in Southern California which directly killed 31 people and indirectly killed hundreds more. Those fires…

Darien | McIntosh County: Hidden Gem

For decades, McIntosh County has been a sleepy place, drowsing away on marsh banks and under live oaks. Darien, the county’s only municipality (and tied with Augusta as Georgia’s second-oldest city) essentially remains a working shrimping village. The county hosts…

From the Publisher: Island Appreciation

Cumberland Island National Seashore is celebrating its 50th birthday this year. It’s a truly beautiful place, a spiritual jewel in the network of Georgia’s wonderful barrier islands. Cumberland Island is one of Georgia’s largest and most cherished protected spaces. Home…