Wildfires on the Rise in Georgia


* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…

Special Team Dispatched to Spread Fire Safety Alerts

…are sharing fire safety information at community gatherings, centers, camps, and on social media. People may also come in contact with Smokey Bear or see reminders posted to electronic signs…

Choose a LIVE Christmas Tree for 2020!

…own. In addition to the tens of millions of seedlings planted by the $36.2 billion Georgia forestry industry, the Georgia Forestry Commission is your one-stop-shop for everything trees. Check our…

Law Enforcement Warns About Fake Burn Permitting Scam

…the Georgia Forestry Commission are free and are only available through the Georgia Forestry Commission,” Williams said. This scam was created outside the United States and was used similarly last…

Cusseta Man Facing Charges of Serial Arson

…Clavier, a joint investigation by the Georgia Forestry Commission, Fort Benning Criminal Investigation Division and the Chattahoochee County Sherriff’s office led to Hudson’s arrest on March 27. If convicted, Hudson…

Bloom-time BOLO for Invasive Weed in Georgia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 12, 2022 Local landscapes come alive in springtime with beautiful buds, sprouts, and flowers. Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) forest health specialists are requesting, however, we “be…

North Georgia Burn Ban Helps Boost Air Quality

…annual burn ban will continue to be required to secure a burn permit from the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) before conducting any outside burning. Permits can be requested online at…