Prescribed Burn on South Rim of Tallulah Gorge

Smoke rises above the Tallulah Gorge as fire managers work to restore and maintain a healthy forest on February 26, 2014. (PHOTO/USFS)

Smoke rises above the Tallulah Gorge as fire managers work to restore and maintain a healthy forest on February 26, 2014. (PHOTO/USFS)

The U.S. Forest Service is conducting an 820 acre prescribed fire along the south rim of Tallulah Gorge State Park March 17-March 18, 2016.

Smoke is anticipated to disperse to the east and may be highly visible from US 23/441 in the area.

There are no closures associated with this burn.

Stay up to date on prescribed burns in the Habersham County area by visiting the U.S. Forest Service – Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Facebook page.