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Georgia statewide burn ban takes effect May 1st amid ongoing wildfire activity

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The ban prohibits residents and businesses from burning yard debris and land-clearing waste. It comes as many parts of the state have already faced additional burn restrictions due to ongoing drought conditions.

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Georgia statewide burn ban takes effect May 1st amid ongoing wildfire activity

The ban prohibits residents and businesses from burning yard debris and land-clearing waste. It comes as many parts of the state have already faced additional burn restrictions due to ongoing drought conditions.

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Seasonal state burn ban runs through September

The state’s annual burn ban for 54 North Georgia counties starts May 1, prohibiting the open burning of yard and land-clearing debris in Metro Atlanta through September 30.

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GEORGIA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION ANNOUNCES ANNUAL BAN ON OPEN BURNING

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Georgia Forestry Commission broke the news on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
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