Attention students and professors - the deadline to apply for the Ronnie J. Gilbert Scholarship and the Robert E. Reinert Undergraduate Travel Award is December 15. georgiaafs.my.canva.site/student-awards

Deadline Extended: A nomination is not just an award submission—it’s a powerful way to affirm someone’s hard work and dedication. Visit the Georgia AFS website for Award Nominations. gaafs.org

The 2026 Annual Meeting website is your go-to source for information about the Georgia AFS meeting. georgiaafs.my.canva.site/gaafs-2026-a... #fisheriesmanagement #FisheriesResearch #fisheriesscience #AquaticConservation #ConservationLeadership #sciencepolicy #ProtectOurWaters

Georgia AFS November-December Newsletter - so many cool things to check out. The flipbook can be found on the Georgia AFS website. heyzine.com/flip-book/9f...

UGA Subunit Annual Fish Fry and Fundraiser is next month.

Georgia AFS Freshwater Fish Identification Workshop (georgiaafs.my.canva.site/fwfishidwkshp/) Full registration covers accommodations and meals.

This issue includes an article from Dr. Carla Curran about using creative ways to include the blind and low vision in science activities. Check out the Fin & Games section to test your aquatic invasive species knowledge. heyzine.com/flip-book/23...

Securing event sponsors and donations for an annual fundraiser is no simple task. That’s why Georgia AFS is deeply grateful for the generosity of our sponsors and donors—their support makes it possible for us to carry out our mission.

Les Ager shares his expertise on lake and pond management. Mossy Oak Gamekeepers Podcast: bit./y/3Jffpf4

NEW JOB POSTING: Georgia DNR WRD is searching for a Fisheries Technician 3. Location - West Point Lake Fisheries Office. bit.ly/fishjobs

Ready to R-evolutionize your data skills? Whether you are a total beginner or brushing up on your skills, come unlock the power of data with R. Registration and workshop information is on the website: bit.ly/gaAFS_Rwkshp

Georgia AFS July-August Newsletter: heyzine.com/flip-book/de... (check out the Fin and Games page to test your Ichthyology knowledge)

Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division has a PART-TIME job opening for a Natural Resources Program Worker. Visit the Georgia AFS Job Postings web page to find the link for more information about the job description and contact information. (bit.ly/fishjobs) Closing date 7/18

Building Partnerships: Check out the UGA Warnell Article: bit.ly/Warnell_ReelingInConfidence (A heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers who helped create lasting memories for the young ladies and gentlemen attending the Harvey Foundation Mentoring Camps on June 7th and 14th.)

R Workshop at UGA Warnell - Led by Dr. Brian Irwin and his team of volunteers... opportunity to strengthen your R programming skills through hands-on learning and expert guidance. Visit the website for additional details and registration information: bit.ly/gaAFS_Rwkshp

A successful day at the 2025 Steve Harvey Young Men Mentoring Camp on June 14th. Special thanks to all of our 34 volunteers who came out that day to help facilitate one of the stations or help with the fishing around the pond.

A big thank you to the 29 volunteers who helped create lasting memories for the young ladies attending the Marjorie Harvey Girls Who Rule the World Mentoring Camp on June 7th. It was a very warm day, but our anglers persevered and everyone had a good time.

Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division has two job openings - Marine Technician 3 and Marine Technician 1. Visit gadnr.org/careers for more information. Deadline to apply is June 17.

Prospective students interested in being involved in this project should contact Dr. Janet Genz at [email protected] before June 1. Further information about this great opportunity - bit.ly/GenzLab

We are pleased to announce that Georgia AFS has been selected by the American Fisheries Society as the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Small Chapter Award. Our third in four years. This is a testament to the cohesion & impact of our Chapter as well as the hard work and dedication of our members.

May-June issue of the Georgia AFS newsletter. Newsletter link: heyzine.com/flip-book/28...

New job postings - a few closing in a couple of days. If you want to increase your chances of landing your dream job you will want to practice your interviewing skills. georgiaafs.my.canva.site/jobs-and-int...

Study & paper led by the great @canobarbacil.bsky.social !

The Georgia AFS Communications Committee has updated the "Interviewing Tips" web page to include a mock interview packet and self-assessment forms. These resource materials were created for folks looking for either a job or an internship. georgiaafs.my.canva.site/interviewing...

Georgia AFS March-April newsletter (a few action items, news and updates, career resources, meeting announcements, and more) heyzine.com/flip-book/93...

Join me in congratulating Melissa Berry-Shelton on receiving the SDAFS 2025 Best Undergraduate Student Poster Award last week. Melissa is a member of Georgia AFS and an undergraduate student at Georgia Gwinnett College.

Natural Resources Program Worker ("Creel Clerk") coastalgadnr.org/CRDCareers (coastalgadnr.org/sites/defaul...) (georgiaafs.my.canva.site/jobs-and-int...)

Georgia DNR CRD has 3 seasonal hourly positions available for their Coastal Longline Survey team. georgiaafs.my.canva.site/jobs-and-int...

Georgia DNR WRD is searching for a Fisheries Technician 3 for the Go Fish Education Center. georgiaafs.my.canva.site/jobs-and-int...

The Georgia AFS 40th annual meeting. Visit our website for more details: georgiaafs.my.canva.site/2025-annual-...

Georgia Chapter of the American Fisheries Society is an organization of professionals committed to the conservation and sustainability of our fishery resources and aquatic ecosystems. Our latest newsletter: gaafs.org/newsletter/