Residents in the southern end of Habersham County experienced a smoky haze Monday morning, with the heaviest concentrations seen along Mud Creek Road and surrounding areas.
According to Ashlyn Brady, Public Information Officer for Habersham County, the haze was the result of a controlled burn being conducted in the Crane Mill Road area.
“Chief Davey was contacted by Michael Woods from the Georgia Forestry Commission, who informed him of a controlled burn on the south end of the county, around Crane Mill Road,” Brady said.
While the smoke was visible as far away as Cornelia, the most intense conditions were reported along Payne Norton Road near the burn site, which runs between Alto-Mud Creek Road and Crane Mill Road.
Officials are reminding residents that controlled burns are standard practice for forest management and reducing wildfire risk, though conditions may cause temporary visibility and air quality issues in nearby areas.
