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The September–October issue of the Georgia AFS Newsletter is here! What's inside: 2027 Georgia AFS Annual Meeting information, chapter award nomination instructions, student opportunities, changes to the Fish2Art Contest, and more. Check out this issue's Fin and Games. gaafs.org/newsletter/
South Atlantic Sea Grant programs and the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council are now accepting applications for the 2026 South Atlantic Sea Grant Marine Fisheries Extension Fellowship. Applications are due September 25th. ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/south-atlant...
New job postings. Georgia DNR WRD is searching for a Fisheries Technician 3 in Troup County and a Fisheries Technician 2 for the Lake Burton Trout Hatchery. Georgia DNR CRD is looking for a Marine Technician 1. gafisheries.org/fisheries-jo...
The Georgia AFS website has had a makeover. The Communications Committee is open to suggestions on how to improve the website for its members. Check out the changes and upgrades and let us know what we missed. gaafs.org
Several new job postings this week. The Nature Conservancy is searching for a Freshwater Restoration Specialist focused on the Upper Coosa River Basin. Sounds like a dream job! gafisheries.org/fisheries-jo...
Do you know a business, organization, artist, guide, outfitter, or outdoor company that might be willing to donate an item, service, experience, or gift certificate? We're looking for fishing and outdoor gear, artwork, guided trips, lodging, gift certificates, experiences, and other items.
Research consistently shows that teams with high morale, trust, and opportunities for appropriate social interaction tend to have higher engagement, better collaboration, and stronger performance than teams where work is serious all the time. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Leaders often forget that "thank you" can strengthen relationships, improve morale, and reinforce the behaviors that help organizations succeed. When people know their efforts are noticed, they are more likely to continue performing at a high level.
You are invited to join GA AFS for our August webinar. Presented by: Robert Bringolf, Wesley Gerrin, Jay Shelton, and Rebecca Anne Brown. Free for GA AFS members. Register: bit.ly/aug5-LnL Not a member of ? Join today for just $10 through the Georgia AFS online store (bit.ly/gaafs-store).
AFS Webinar: 2026 AFS Hutton Scholars’ Presentations Wednesday, August 12, 2026 4 pm Eastern Time fisheries.org/membership/c...
AFS Webinar: Bowfishing as a Management Tool for Fisheries Managers (FREE for AFS members and $25 for non-members) August 6 at 2pm fisheries.org/membership/c...
Bit by bit, I am updating pages on the Georgia AFS website. While updating the job postings page, I added some more job announcements. gafisheries.org/fisheries-jo...
🚨 HEADS UP: If you haven't submitted a comment on the OMB proposal yet, there's still time - but it's running out! There are only 11 days left to push back against Russell Vought's attempt to give political appointees unprecedented control over federal research funding. Take Action: zurl.co/R83IO
Join the Georgia Chapter of the American Fisheries Society on Tuesday, August 5, for our next virtual Lunch-n-Learn. Not a member yet? Join Georgia AFS (bit.ly/gaafs-store). Important: Complete the registration form (bit.ly/aug5-LnL) to receive the webinar login information before the event.
The Georgia DNR WRD Fisheries Management Section is seeking a Communications Specialist. (gadnr.org/careers) Georgia AFS has additional job postings on its website. gaafs.org
