Crime & Safety

City of Norcross Enforces Burning Ban

Outdoor burning is prohibited from May 1 through Sept. 30.

The city of Norcross' Code Enforcement Division sent out a message today reminding its citizens of a burning ban.

"The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has issued a ban on open burning May 1 - September 30 of each year. Fifty-four counties in Georgia (including Gwinnett County) are affected.

"From May 1 - September 30, you may not burn leaves, tree limbs, or other yard waste, forest land, or use air curtain destructors for land clearing. This burning ban is strictly enforced."

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