FAQs
…forestry state in the nation. View our current job opportunities. I love hunting, fishing and being outdoors. Could GFC have a job for me? Yes! Individuals who love the outdoors…
Burn Permits and Notifications
…Senate Bill 119 Code Section 12-6-90 “Take Five: How to Comply with Georgia’s New Outdoor Burning Laws “Take Five”: Overview Georgia’s Outdoor Burn Notification System Fact Sheet Frequently Asked Questions…
High Fire Danger Impacts Outdoor Burning
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. Though burning leaf piles and campfires are hallmarks of fall, Georgia’s current drought is impacting decisions to burn outdoors. The Georgia Forestry…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 Georgia’s annual ban on outdoor burning will end September 30 in 54 counties, primarily in the northern half of the state. From May 1…
Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
By Frank Sorrells, Georgia Forestry Commission Protection Chief The annual ban on outdoor burning in 54 Georgia counties (mostly in the northern part of the state) was recently lifted. Pending…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 Georgia’s annual ban on outdoor burning will end September 30 in 54 counties, primarily in the…
High Fire Danger Prompts Outdoor Burning Warnings this Weekend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 25, 2022 A National Weather Service special alert has prompted the Georgia Forestry Commission to prepare for the elevated threat of wildfires by discouraging outdoor burning…
Benefits of Outdoor Exercise
…soul. OUTSIDE ACTIVITY: All physical activity/exercise is beneficial. However, activity outdoors has other known benefits. Outside activity increases exposure to sunlight, which can increase vitamin D levels. Low vitamin D…
State Managed Forests
…the north side of Highway 278. Recreation Several types of outdoor recreation are allowed on the Forest, including: hiking bird-watching primitive camping outdoor photography canoeing fishing hunting There are no…
Special Team Dispatched to Spread Fire Safety Alerts
…and billboards. Outdoor enthusiasts visiting the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests should take special note of these conditions as they hike, camp and enjoy outdoor recreation. “We have to raise everyone’s awareness,”…
