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BURN BAN IN EFFECT FOR NW GEORGIA

JOEY WEAVER

09-07-2010

Floyd County fire-fighters battled a fire near the Chattooga County line on Monday afternoon.

Fire department officials in Floyd County said that the fire was caused by someone burning debris.

A burn-ban remains in affect until September 30th. Residents face stiff fines if they are charged with outdoor buring without a permit.

Permits will not be issued until October 1st. The burn ban is in affect from May until September in Northwest Georgia.





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