Georgia’s annual ban on outdoor burning begins Friday, May 1 in 47 counties, including Dawson County. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) puts the restrictions in place during the summer months, when increases in ground-level ozone may create health risks.
Burn ban begins May 1 in Dawson County
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