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State ends burn ban for Banks and Jackson Counties

As of October 1, 2015 the Georgia Environment Protection Division’s (EPD) has lifted the do not burn ban for Banks and Jackson County.

Citizens in Banks and Jackson Counties can now engage in outdoor burning including leaves, limbs and debris from the storms.

Burn permits can be obtained at www.gatrees.org and clicking on “Burn Permits Online” in the upper right corner.