wildfires

Firewise promotes gutter sprinkers to deter wildfire damage

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - While the advantages of living in a forested land are plenty, the natural environment also poses risks…

7 years ago

Fire Department signs agreement with Georgia Forestry Commission

HIAWASSEE, GA. - Towns County Fire and Rescue entered into an annual agreement with the Georgia Forestry Commission last week…

7 years ago

“Ready-Set-Go” develops dialogue between fire departments and citizens

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Executive Director of Chestatee-Chattahoochee RC&D Frank Riley encouraged the community to take action against wildfire danger, a…

7 years ago

Focus on Firewise Communities this Friday with Movers & Shakers

NEWS FLASH: WE LIVE IN THE FOREST. Fully 70% of Towns County is Federal or State Forest. And when you live in…

7 years ago

North Georgia Communities Feed Thanksgiving meal to Firefighting volunteers working away from home

Raging fires have been spreading through dry land in the North Georgia Mountains for weeks.  A few sprinkles of rain…

10 years ago

Air Quality Summary Report – Rough Ridge Wildfire

Chattahoochee National Forest November 12, 2016 Rough Ridge Fire Information: 470.208.2839 Weather Forecast An area of high pressure will build…

10 years ago