Doing Business in Georgia

…major municipal bond rating agencies 76 countries have a consular, trade, or chamber of commerce office in the state More than 2,500 internationally owned facilities representing 52 countries do business…

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…

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…

CONCERNING SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE OUTLOOK FOR 2024

…of SPB spots, including Greene, Jasper, Jones, and Oglethorpe Counties. Putnam County has the greatest possibility of SPB spots. Activity is expected to be low in the southern region and…

Reforestation

…Montezuma, then to River Road once you are in Dooly County) 10 miles south of Montezuma. The nursery will be on the left. There is a sign at the first…

Kemp Leads Forest Field Day

Landowners got a first-hand look at how good forest management enhances Georgia’s woods, water, wildlife and recreation recently at a special event in Madison County. The Georgia Forestry Commission and…

High Fire Danger Impacts Outdoor Burning

…Commission are required for any outdoor burning in the state to help prevent wildfires and problems generated by smoke. In 54 counties, primarily in north Georgia, the Georgia Environmental Protection…

Prescribed Fire Advisories

Search by Date, County or Contact Name April 6, 2024 Coweta, Meriwether, Pike Scott Berta (770) 313-7299 April 5, 2024 Habersham, Rabun William Dale 706-754-2354 March 14, 2024 Chattooga, Floyd,…