Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021

…increased color change through the next few weeks. While peak time is still a few weeks away, we can enjoy some very nice color development at higher elevations. Peak should…

Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022

…intensity of the forecasted weather events for the last weekend of October and the first weekend of November will determine how long the colors shown now will last. The overall…

Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021

…The Lookout Mountain and Fort Mountain areas are currently showing similar characteristics in foliage color change. Color change is steadily increasing every week; however, it is about a week behind…

Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021

…has prompted more changes in leaf color change has improved the last few weeks. High elevations have reached peak, but north GA isn’t far behind and the next few weeks…

Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021

…here for the North Georgia Mountains. This week and weekend may well be the best coloration this season. Higher elevations may begin to fade towards the end of the week,…

GFC Leaf Watch: October 23, 2020

…Georgia’s highest elevations (2000’+) continue to represent the greatest color opportunities currently but this week saw more developing change across mid-elevation locations (1000’-2000’) and the next two weeks should see…

Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022

…Amicalola Falls State Park this week into this upcoming weekend, but by then, it will most likely be past peak. Suggested scenic drives: State Route 136 from Dawsonville to Jasper…

Fire Prevention Week 2020

…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. Fire Prevention Week is observed annually during the first full week in October (October 4-10, 2020.) It’s a good time to think…

Bloom-time BOLO for Invasive Weed in Georgia

…on the lookout,” for an invasive weed disguised as an attractive, wispy grass that’s especially visible in April. “Cogongrass is classified as one of the 10 worst weeds in the…

Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021

…holds true, next week should bring about rapid changes with bright sunny days and cool nights. Peak time below 3000’ elevation should occur the last week of October and into…