The Georgia Environmental Protection Division's annual ban on outdoor burning is now in effect.
The annual ban, which runs from May 1 through Sept. 30, is put into effect due to health concerns associated with pollutants created by outdoor burning — the smoke can negatively impact air quality during hot summer months by contributing to high ozone levels.
The open burn ban prohibits residents and businesses from burning yard debris or land clearing debris.
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