OUTDOOR BURN BAN BOOSTS SUMMER AIR QUALITY
…law classifies outdoor burning in several categories. In counties not included in the outdoor burn ban, the Georgia Forestry Commission reminds residents they must continue to follow specific laws, fire…
SOPERTON NATIVE NAMED STATE FIRE PROTECTION CHIEF
…a highly specialized job and the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has named veteran employee Thomas Barrett of Soperton to fill the role. Barrett will take over as Chief of Protection…
WILDFIRE RISK HIGH AS JULY FOURTH HOLIDAY APPROACHES
…is critical. “July Fourth is such a special holiday for all of us,” said Barrett. “Have fun with carefully planned celebrations that include deliberate fire safety awareness.” # # #…
My Firewise Experience
…your home by ensuring it is safe. Through the Firewise group, the homeowner’s association, the community plant sale, and other ways, I have learned how special and valuable our neighborhoods…
