The U.S. Forestry Service will conduct  a planned burn in Walker County on Saturday. So if you're in the area, don't be surprised if you see or smell smoke.

They say that prescribed burning of woodlands reduces the risk of wildfires and improves habitat for wildlife. The burn is handled by trained foresters and it should be completed by 6 p.m. Saturday.

Surrounding counties including Gordon, Chattooga, Floyd and Whitfield may be impacted by smoke from the prescribed burn.