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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Updated with video; The legal blood alcohol content while boating is now the same as on the road.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Giant African snails have invaded portions of Florida and for our FOX 31 Facebook story of the day people want to know if Georgia is next.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  In our facebook story of the day you wanted to know if southwest Georgia should be worried about white-nose syndrome affecting our bat population.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Updated with video; Tuesday morning, officials with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has confirmed that Georgia has its first cases of white nose syndrome.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  Updated with video; The Exchange Club of Albany continued a 50+ year tradition on Friday by naming an officer of the year from each of the surrounding local law enforcement agencies.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Updated with video; In our Facebook story of the day people wanted to know if it's illegal to help or rehab wildlife.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Dedication to natural resources, both on and off the job, led to the recent selection of Kevin Lowrey as the Georgia Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) "Wildlife Manager of the Year" award.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Catching poachers and other wildlife violators often involves lengthy criminal investigations and require diligence and dedication on behalf of conservation rangers.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  The Georgia Department of Natural Resources collected fish from the Ocmulgee Public Fishing Area due to a closure to fully address and make preparations to repair detected leaks in the main lake according to a release.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Georgia hunters, anglers and wildlife enthusiasts now have an app of their own!

Sunday, September 09, 2012  Saturday marked the first day of archery season – and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is asking hunters to make sure they follow the rules and use precautions when operating a weapon.

Friday, February 10, 2012  The Exchange Club handed out their Officer of the Year awards on Friday.

Monday, November 21, 2011  Updated with video; For their work in maintaining a natural forest space, Chehaw received the "Certified Forest Steward" award.

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  Updated with video; DNR officials talk to the Rotary Club about drinking and boating.

Monday, July 04, 2011  DNR law enforcement patrolled for boaters violating regulations, especially life jacket and alcohol laws for boating.