The Brief
- Wildfire smoke from South Georgia is causing hazy skies and lower air quality in North Georgia
- Fires in Clinch and Brantley counties remain only partially contained and could grow
- Dry conditions and limited rainfall are allowing fires to persist and impact the region
ATLANTA – Hazy skies and reduced air quality are expected again Thursday across parts of North Georgia as smoke from wildfires burning in South Georgia continues to drift north.
What we know:
The smoke initially became more noticeable Wednesday, with many residents reporting a visible haze and the smell of wildfire smoke in the air. The conditions are expected to persist into Thursday, particularly in areas near and south of Atlanta.…