Wildlife biologist Emily Jo Williams’s ears are always tuned for birdsong. “I can’t turn it off,” she says, identifying the buzzy trill of a prairie warbler as she pauses along a forest path near Georgetown, South Carolina, and raises her binoculars to scan a faraway cypress for a swallow-tailed kite nest. Over nearly four decades, her stints with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Longleaf Alliance shaped a mission far bigger than any one spec

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division (GA DNR-LED) continues active search efforts for Mr. Gary Jones on Lake Oconee. Our Aviation Unit plays a vital role in this mission, providing aerial support to game wardens conducting search and recovery operations. Residents may notice ongoing patrols and aviation activity in the area as we persist in our efforts. This coordinated, multi-agency operation utilizes both state and local resources. We appreciate the community’s