Georgia Power Donates $150,000 to Enhance Go Fish Education Center

Georgia Power has donated $150,000 to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division to upgrade the Go Fish Education Center in Perry.

The funding aims to enhance and update the facility, which serves as a primary hub for connecting Georgians with the state’s aquatic ecosystems. According to a report from Georgia Wildlife, the donation will support improvements designed to make the center more engaging for visitors of all ages.

“Georgia DNR values partnerships that strengthen educational opportunities and connect people with Georgia’s natural resources,” DNR Commissioner Walter Rabon said.

Located in Perry, Georgia, the Go Fish Education Center functions as a hands-on learning environment. The facility includes interactive exhibits, educational programming, a working fish hatchery, and a stocked casting pond to promote fisheries management and conservation.

By updating these resources, the center intends to increase participation in fishing and encourage more people to explore the state’s native fish and aquatic habitats. The improvements are expected to create new ways for visitors to learn about the specific biological and environmental needs of Georgia’s waterways.

Jennifer Winn, vice president of Land for Georgia Power, noted the importance of the facility for the state’s younger generations.

“The Go Fish Education Center is an incredible facility for Georgia youth, and we’re proud to support improvements at the center to make it even more engaging for visitors,” Winn said. Jennifer Winn

Winn added that Georgia Power works alongside the Department of Natural Resources to protect the state’s natural resources for future generations. She also said that anglers can visit various Georgia Power lakes throughout their communities to fish.

The partnership between the utility provider and the state agency focuses on the intersection of resource management and public engagement. As Georgia’s population and recreational demands evolve, maintaining facilities like the Go Fish Education Center becomes a central part of the state’s conservation strategy.

“Georgia Power’s generous donation is a great example of that shared commitment,” Rabon said.

“These updates to the Go Fish Education Center will create new opportunities for visitors to learn about fishing, conservation, and Georgia’s aquatic resources,” Rabon said.

More information regarding the center’s programming is available at gofisheducationcenter.com, while details on state wildlife management can be found at GeorgiaWildlife.com.

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