Fall Wildfire Danger on the Increase Across North Georgia
Fall Wildfire Danger on the Increase Across North Georgia North Georgia weather conditions may feel invigorating, but the Georgia Forestry Commission has issued a warning about the area’s increased risk … Continue Reading →
Leaf Watch Report for November 1st, 2023
Northeast Georgia: 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NE GA Week 5 11-1-2023 Northwest Georgia: 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NW GA Week 5 11-1-2023 North Central Georgia 2023 GFC Leaf … Continue Reading →
Leaf Watch Report for October 25th, 2023
Northeast Georgia: 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NE GA Week 4 10-25-2023 Northwest Georgia: 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NW GA Week 4 10-25-2023 North Central Georgia 2023 GFC Leaf … Continue Reading →
Leaf Watch Report for October 18th, 2023
Northeast Georgia: 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NE GA Week 3 10-18-2023 Northwest Georgia: 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NW GA Week 3 10-18-2023 North Central Georgia 2023 GFC … Continue Reading →
Leaf Watch Report for October 11th, 2023
Northeast Georgia: 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NE GA Week 2 10-11-2023 Northwest Georgia: 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NW GA Week 2 10-11-2023 North Central Georgia 2023 GFC … Continue Reading →
Fire Risk Rising Rapidly with Onset of Cold Front
The Georgia Forestry Commission has issued a high fire danger alert for this weekend. A cold front approaching the state will bring winds up to 25 miles per hour, causing … Continue Reading →
Leaf Watch Report for October 4th, 2023
Northeast Georgia: 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NE GA Week 1 10-04-2023 Northwest Georgia: 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NW GA Week 1 10-04-2023 … Continue Reading →
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 … Continue Reading →
GA Forestry Commission Set to Launch Leaf Watch 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 4, 2023 The fall foliage season is almost here and Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) foresters are ready to share the colorful story! Beginning Thursday, October 5, … Continue Reading →
Leaf Watch Report for September 27th, 2023
The fall foliage show in North Georgia is on its way, but it’s not quite here yet! There’s very minimal color change throughout the forest canopy across all elevations. You’ll … Continue Reading →