Lanier County Board of Commissioners

05/21/2026

05/12/2026

As wildfire conditions improve, the State Forester burn ban has been lifted in all counties.

🔗 Executive Order: https://gatrees.org/resources/executive-order-lifting-burn-ban-and-state-of-emergency-in-17-counties/

This is welcome progress—and a testament to the incredible work of wildland firefighters, first responders, and partner agencies who have worked around the clock over the past several weeks.

⚠️ A few important reminders:
➡️ While the State Forester’s wildfire burn ban has been lifted, some counties may still have local burn restrictions or ordinances in place. Always check with local officials before conducting outdoor burning.
➡️ The Georgia EPD summer burn ban is still in effect for 54 counties, primarily in and around metro Atlanta, through October 1. That seasonal restriction remains in place regardless of current wildfire conditions.
➡️ Even with improved conditions, parts of Georgia remain dry, and wildfire risk has not disappeared. It still only takes one spark to start a wildfire.

We’re grateful for the progress being made—and for every Georgian who helped by taking precautions, following restrictions, and supporting wildfire response efforts.

For current wildfire updates, safety information, and resources, visit:
🔗 https://gatrees.org/current-wildfire-information-and-resources/

Fighting fire. Protecting forests. Serving Georgia.

05/06/2026

🔥 Update: South Georgia Burn Restrictions Eased

Governor Kemp has issued an executive order easing outdoor burning restrictions in parts of South Georgia.

While this is a step in the right direction, burning is still restricted in 17 South Georgia counties, as shown on the map below. These areas continue to face extreme drought and elevated wildfire risk.

⚠️ What to know:
➡️ Some counties are now allowed to resume limited outdoor burning
➡️ Others remain under restrictions due to ongoing fire danger
➡️ Conditions can change quickly—always check before you burn

Even where restrictions have been eased, extreme caution is still critical. Dry conditions remain across much of the state, and it only takes one spark to start a wildfire.

📲 Get the full details + see if your county is affected:
https://gatrees.org/southern-georgia-burning-restrictions-eased/

We appreciate everyone doing their part to help reduce wildfire risk across Georgia.

Fighting fire. Protecting forests. Serving Georgia.

04/23/2026

Donations for Brantley and Clinch Counties are being collected at 28 S Valdosta Rd, Lakeland, GA 31635. Eye drops, water bottles, Gatorade, Powerade, baby wipes, and other such items are being gathered to aid those fighting the wildfires.

04/22/2026

03/31/2026

Two open positions are now available with the county. Applications can be picked up at 28 S Valdosta Rd, Lakeland, GA 31635.

03/23/2026

ATTENTION: Homestead Exemption, Conservation Use Valuation Assessment, and Forest Land Protection Act paperwork is due by April 1st.

03/10/2026

GDOT resurfacing news for South Valdosta Road