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Outdoor Burn Ban Ends October 1 in Gordon County: Fire Officials Urge Caution

Effective Tuesday, October 1, Gordon County residents will once again be permitted to conduct outdoor burning as the seasonal burn ban is lifted. Fire Chief Heath Derryberry reminds the community that only hand-piled natural vegetation—such as leaves, limbs, and other yard debris—may be burned. The ...

Burn Ban Alert: The Annual Summer Open Burn Ban is in Effect

Burn Ban Alert: The annual Summer Open Burn Ban is in effect May 1 – Sept 30 across 54 Georgia counties, including Gordon County. This ban helps protect air quality & prevent wildfires. Counties in our area: Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Cobb, Dawson, Floyd, Forsyth, ...

Georgia’s Annual Burn Ban Restrictions Begin May 1

Summer air quality precautions are going back in place for north Georgians. From May 1 through September 30, the Environmental Protection Division restricts residents in 54 counties from burning yard and land clearing debris because smoke may affect ozone levels in urban areas. The 54 ...

Governor Kemp Wildfire PSA Urging People Not to Burn Outdoors

In this public service announcement, Governor Brian Kemp addresses the citizens of Georgia regarding the current wildfire conditions across the state.