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Burn Ban Takes Effect May 1
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A statewide burn ban will soon take effect in an effort aimed at improving Georgia's air quality.
The the ban begins May 1 and will continue through Sept. 31.
Authorities say ozone can reach harmful levels during the summer months. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division implements a complete ban on outdoor burning during the summer to limit ground-level ozone.
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