Prescribed Fire Today in Rabun County

The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest reports that it has the right weather to conduct safe controlled burns with good smoke dispersion. Today, Friday, March 29, 2024, the Chattooga River Ranger District will be conducting prescribed fire operations to improve wildlife habitat, enhance forest health, and remove hazardous fuels such as leaf litter, dead vegetation, and debris. The 526-acre Pool Creek burn unit is located 5 miles east of Clayton in Rabun County.