Code Orange Air Quality Alert in place for metro Atlanta due to smoke

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.

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