Georgia Mountain Beacon

Social Circle, GA – The window of opportunity is closing for people interested in a 2012 deer quota hunt.  If you want a chance, you need to complete your online quota application in before midnight September 1, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. “Don’t hesitate to get your application in for a quota hunt or you... Read more

Brunswick, GA – A see-saw cycle of drought in early spring and heavy rains in late spring and the start of summer resulted in fewer wood stork nests and young in south Georgia this year. Georgia Department of Natural Resources surveys of the endangered birds counted 1,903 nests across 19 counties in May. That’s down from 2,136 nests last year and... Read more

Social Circle, GA – Looking for a way to spend more time with a child or grandchild this summer? Introduce them to fishing. Research shows that most people are introduced to fishing by a family member, and most consider a family member to be their best fishing friend. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division encourages adults, especially those with little or no angling experience,... Read more

Atlanta, GA - Everyone knows that exercise is one key to being healthy, but not everyone enjoys going to the gym.  Georgia’s State Park system has teamed up with the Georgia Association of Physicians Assistants (GAPA) to make healthy living a bit more fun.  Through the new “Rx for Fitness” Program, physician assistants can prescribe healthy hikes in the great outdoors,... Read more