The Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s annual burn ban has been lifted as of today, October 1st, BUT you must check daily for permission from the Gwinnett County Fire Marshal prior to initiating a burn as they evaluate burning conditions each and every day. A permanent link is provided to the daily burn information from the Gwinnet County Fire Marshal in the “Community Links” section in the right sidebar –>

SUNDAYS ARE ALWAYS NO BURN DAYS!

THE BURN BAN IS IN EFFECT FROM MAY 1, 2008 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.

The Georgia 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 contributor of the pollutants that form ozone. Consequently, open burning in metro Atlanta and larger counties must be restricted during the summer months. Gwinnett County Complies with the burn ban.
If you have any questions contact the EPD at 404-363-7000.