Wednesday, May 1, 2013
The ban is issued by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and affects the city of Marietta and 54 counties.
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Wednesday, May 1
The annual statewide ban on open burning begins May 1. The ban is issued by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and affects the city of Marietta and 54 counties. During the ban period, residents cannot burn leaves, tree limbs, forestland or use air curtain destructors for land clearing. Recreational fires are allowed, Marietta Fire assistant chief Scott Tucker said. "Residents can call the department, and we will walk them through the process." The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) imposes a ban on outdoor burning to comply with federal clean air regulations. During the summer months in Georgia, the ozone in the air we breathe can reach unhealthy levels. The Georgia EPD has identified open burning as a significant …
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Open burning is allowed Oct. 1 through April 30 of each year in Cobb County.
Open burning is allowed Oct. 1 through April 30 of each year in Cobb County. During this time, you may burn limited yard debris (leaves, pine straw, and small limbs from growth on your property) and land clearing using an air curtain destructor. For more information, call the Cobb Fire Marshal at 770-528-8310 or click here. Keep up with news by subscribing to our free email newsletter, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.
Monday, October 1, 2012
The city picks up residents' yard clippings each Wednesday, but if you burn them instead, follow the Marietta Fire Department's conditions.
The 2012-2013 burn season has begun. The city picks up residents' yard clippings each Wednesday, but if you burn them instead, follow the Fire Department's conditions. More info: Marietta Fire Department, 770-794-5466 Keep up with news by subscribing to our free email newsletter, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.
