Brantley County orders mandatory evacuation as wildfire burns
Brantley County officials have ordered a mandatory evacuation for two areas as an active wildfire continues to burn Wednesday. What’s Happening: The Brantley County Sheriff’s Office issued the evacuation order, which has since been extended. As of 3:30 p.m., the fire is still burning. Evacuation Zones: Two areas are under the mandatory order: Evacuation Route: […]
Kemp declares state of emergency for more than half of Georgia
An extended spell of dry weather has led to major wildfires in South Georgia, prompting Gov. Brian Kemp to declare a state of emergency covering more than half the state. Kemp’s order on Wednesday covers 91 of Georgia’s 159 counties. It will be in effect for 30 days and includes a ban on burning yard […]
Georgia bans outdoor burning across 91 counties as wildfires ravage state
Georgia’s top forestry official has issued the first mandatory outdoor burning ban in state history, covering 91 counties across the lower half of the state as a deepening drought pushes wildfire risk to dangerous levels. What’s Happening: State Forester Johnny Sabo signed the order Wednesday, putting it into effect immediately. It covers counties below metro […]