Forest Service to host virtual information meeting on Big Ridge Fire March 29

The Southern Area Gold Complex Incident Management Team held a cooperators meeting Friday morning with Rabun County law enforcement, emergency responders, and community leaders to discuss the Big Ridge Fire. The team assumed management of the Big Ridge Fire on March 28, 2025. (U.S. Forest Service - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests/Facebook)

The Big Ridge Fire in Rabun County has now consumed approximately 2,000 acres northeast of Clayton. Forest Service officials will update the community on the wildfire’s status during a virtual public meeting on Saturday, March 29.

During the meeting, members of the public can hear directly from the fire managers and local officials and ask questions.

To Join the Meeting: 
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qcj-ukgz-mcf
Or dial: (US) +1 440-482-1399 PIN: 359 161 763#

This meeting will be recorded and available to watch later for those unable to attend.

For updated information on the Big Ridge Fire and closures, visit the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Facebook page or the government’s wildfire incident website.