The 2023 Summer burn ban for fifty-four counties in Georgia will come to an end on Saturday.  The burn ban is in place for most of north Georgia, including Chattooga and surrounding counties, from May 1st – September 30th.  Residents will be able to burn outside legally, staring Sunday, October 1st. Remember, it is only legal to burn hand-piled vegetation.  Man-made materials and trash cannot be burned at anytime, anywhere in Georgia.  Also, you should be aware of conditions. With no significant rain in recent days, and not much chance of rain for the next several days, burning outside could be dangerous.