UPPER OCMULGEE RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

The Yellow, Alcovy, and South rivers of north Georgia converge to form the majestic Ocmulgee River. This confluence of water in the agricultural heartland of central Georgia makes up the Upper Ocmulgee watershed. Nutrient rich soil and ample moisture make this district a haven for plant and livestock farmers. The vast lands that are touched by the Upper Ocmulgee.

The Upper Ocmulgee Conservation District aims to protect these lands for generations to come. This board of farmers and community members steward the land with mindfulness and the knowledge of people who grew up on this land. The Upper Ocmulgee basin continues to thrive because of the dedication of the men and women who strive to protect it.

News

On 11/21/23, Phillip Standard, Chairman of the Upper Ocmulgee River SWCD, was presented a 50 year service pin by GACD's NE Regional Program Manager, Dana Tripp. Thank you for your service and dedication to the district. Congratulations, Mr. Standard!

EVENTS

District Supervisors

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Paul Kelly, Jasper County

Preston Wynens, Jasper County

Preston Wynens has dairy cows, chicken houses, goats, vegetables, a greenhouse full of beautiful flowers, and about 45 acres of pine trees on his family farm in Monticello GA. Preston has been married to Sheila Wynens for over 40 years. They have a son, a daughter, and two grandkids who live nearby (pictured is his youngest grandson Will). Preston enriches Jasper in numerous ways through his farming and love of the Monticello community.

Tim Anderson, Newton County

Tim Anderson and his wife Clara live in Covington, Ga. They have been married for 31 years and have four children. Tim was born and raised in Newton County. He has been a general contractor in Covington since 1999. His building expertise makes him knowledgeable about soil and water erosion in a quickly growing city.

David Hays, Newton County

David Hays was born in Mansfield, Ga in the 1950s. He went to Newton County High School and graduated from the University of Georgia. His family farms cotton, soy, wheat, and cattle. He has worked in Newton County in real estate since 1985. He has been the district supervisor of the Upper Ocmulgee district for 37 years. Before David Hays served as the district supervisor, his grandfather A. E. Hays Sr. was a supervisor for 40 years.

Chairman Phil Standard, Newton County

Phil Standard was born on the same road in Newton County that he lives on today. Phil married his wife Carol Standard in 1985. He has been a dairy farmer for 35 years; he farms Holstein and Jersey dairy cows. Phil spent his life inspecting houses, then farming, and now he cares for his six grandchildren. Phil Standard has been the Upper Ocmulgee district supervisor for approximately 45 years. He was asked to join the commission by his grandfather.

Meeting Information

The Upper Ocmulgee River Conservation District meets the third Tuesday of every other month at 10 AM.

The meeting location switches between the Jasper County Farm Bureau Office and the Newton County Administrative Building every other meeting.

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