THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Thomas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on multiple drug charges after it was discovered that he was using a pill press to make fake Xanax, according to WALB. According to the…
GDA provides steps for Georgians to protect pets,…
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Agriculture is encouraging Georgians with steps to protect pets and livestock during heat wave. Release: Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper is encouraging Georgians to take steps to protect…
Lowndes Animal Shelter awarded $3k grant
LOWNDES CO - The Lowndes County Animal Shelter recently received a $3,000 grant from the Georgia Department of Agriculture's Dog and Cat Sterilization Program. Release: The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners is thrilled to announce…
Official pack date for Vidalia onions announced by…
ATLANTA - The Georgia Agriculture Commissioner and Vidalia Onion Committee announces the official pack date for Vidalia onions. Release: The start of Vidalia onion season is almost here, with the official pack date announced by…
Georgia Grown Executive Chefs named at reception
ATLANTA - Six new Georgia Grown Executive Chefs were announce at the 2024 Taste of Georgia Legislative Reception. Release: Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) President + CEO Stephanie Fischer announced six new Georgia Grown Executive…
GDA launches grant program to fortify food supply…
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Agriculture launches a $7.1 million grant program to fortify the state's food supply chain. Release: Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) has a…
Georgia Department of Agriculture working for expanded disaster…
LOWNDES CO. - While Lowndes, Cook and Glynn counties have already been approved, the GDA are pushing for expanded disaster declarations for all impacted counties. Release: In response to Governor Brian P. Kemp’s request, President…
GDA appoints Lowndes, other counties to Agriculture Commodity…
LOWNDES CO. - The GDA appoints Landon Herring of Lowndes County along with others to the Agriculture Commodity Commissions. Release: Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced appointments to thirteen of Georgia's Agriculture Commodity Commissions. The…
GA agriculture community promotes mental health care
ATLANTA - In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the GDA, DPH, and DBHDD are partnering to promote mental health resources. Release: May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA),…