December 14, 2023: At their Group Meeting on December 14, 2023, members of the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts (GACD) elected Jimmy Bramblett of Stewart County as GACD Group 3 Vice-President, and Jacob Turner of Peach County as GACD Group 3 Alternate Vice-President. They will each serve two year terms and represent the Southwest region of the state on the GACD Board.
Jimmy Bramblett
Jimmy Bramblett has represented Stewart County for the Lower Chattahoochee River Conservation District since June of 2023. Mr. Bramblett earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Georgia in Agricultural Economics. He spent 33-years working with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) which included 22-years in Georgia, 4-years as the Wisconsin State Conservationist, and 7 years in the National Office as the Deputy Chief for Science and Technology and Deputy Chief for Programs. Since retiring Mr. Bramblett continues to stay active in conservation pursuits as an NRCS-Earth Team Volunteer, Consultant for Information Technology Firms, and a Consultant for Local Water Authorities. Mr. Bramblett and his wife (Anna) have a 530-acre Timber Operation in northern Stewart County.
Jacob Turner
Jacob Turner has represented Peach County as the elected District Supervisor for the Ocmulgee River Conservation District since February 2022. He also serves as the Vice-Chair for the District. He is currently studying business management at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW). He is a member of the President Jimmy Carter Leadership Program, Student Government and Zephyr Recruitment Team at GSW.
The mission of GACD is to advocate for the conservation of Georgia’s natural resources by providing organization, leadership and a unified strategic direction to the Conservation Districts of the state. For more information on GACD or to explore opportunities on how you can support our efforts, please visit us online at www.gacd.us or on Facebook @GACDConserve.