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After Hours Contact
Media issues don't always take place during work hours. On weekends and after 4:30 p.m. EST weekdays, call the State Operations Center at 800-241-4113, let them know your name and media affiliation and ask them to page the on-call communications contact.
Staff
Vacant, Social Media Specialist
Please contact Natalie Andes for any social media requests.
natalie.andes@dnr.ga.gov | (706) 557-3337
For media questions specific to game management, fisheries management, boating registration and licensing, contact:
Melissa Cummings, Communications/Outreach Specialist
melissa.cummings@dnr.ga.gov | 706-557-3326
For media questions specific to wildlife (including threatened and endangered species) and protected plants, contact:
Rick Lavender, Communications/Outreach Specialist
rick.lavender@dnr.ga.gov | 706-557-3327
For media questions specific to boating laws and regulations, boating incidents, hunting or fishing violations, or other law enforcement related issues, contact:
Mark McKinnon, Communications Manager, Georgia DNR Law Enforcement Division
mark.mckinnon@dnr.ga.gov | 770-918-6408
News Release List
Our agency issues anywhere from 5–15 press releases a month on fishing, wildlife conservation, hunting, boating, and other topics. To be added to the media press release e-mail list, email melissa.cummings@dnr.ga.gov.
