Gov. Kemp visiting South Georgia to assess Pineland Fire damage Tuesday
Gov. Brian Kemp is set to visit South Georgia on Tuesday to assess damage from the Pineland Fire and meet with crews responding on the front lines.
Gov. Brian Kemp is set to visit South Georgia on Tuesday to assess damage from the Pineland Fire and meet with crews responding on the front lines.
Southern Georgia wildfires burn 55,140 acres in Clinch, Brantley counties
More than 120 homes were destroyed and 55,140 acres burned in the most destructive wildfire event in state history.
More than 120 homes were destroyed and 55,140 acres burned in the most destructive wildfire event in state history.
Brush fire near Talona Road in Talking Rock contained
Firefighters from Gilmer and Pickens counties are battling a brush fire near Talking Rock.
Firefighters from Gilmer and Pickens counties are battling a brush fire near Talking Rock.
PHOTOS: Destructive wildfires burning in South Georgia
The Pineland Road Fire in Clinch County and the Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County are currently burning out of control in South Georgia.
The Pineland Road Fire in Clinch County and the Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County are currently burning out of control in South Georgia.
South Georgia fires grow to more than 55K acres, limited containment
Two major wildfires in south Georgia continue to grow with limited containment.
Two major wildfires in south Georgia continue to grow with limited containment.
Dead Eagles: Michigan DNR investigating after possible poaching kills five birds
Five bald eagles were found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula over a two-week span in April, prompting concerns of poaching from wildlife managers.
Five bald eagles were found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula over a two-week span in April, prompting concerns of poaching from wildlife managers.
Metro Atlanta Weather: Limited rain, wildfire concerns continue in Georgia
Recent rain across Georgia brought some relief but has not been enough to significantly improve dry conditions, according to the latest forecast.
Recent rain across Georgia brought some relief but has not been enough to significantly improve dry conditions, according to the latest forecast.
Over 120 homes destroyed by South Georgia wildfires
Over 120 homes have been destroyed and 50,000 acres burned as two wildfires fueled by hurricane debris tear through South Georgia.
Over 120 homes have been destroyed and 50,000 acres burned as two wildfires fueled by hurricane debris tear through South Georgia.
Georgia wildfires destroy shelter; 19 puppies rescued
Nineteen puppies were rescued from a South Georgia shelter destroyed by wildfires.
Nineteen puppies were rescued from a South Georgia shelter destroyed by wildfires.
Metro Atlanta fire danger: Several counties under outdoor burn bans
Fire officials in Bartow County have issued an outdoor burn ban as dry conditions and low humidity create a high risk for wildfires.
Fire officials in Bartow County have issued an outdoor burn ban as dry conditions and low humidity create a high risk for wildfires.
Kemp tours South Georgia wildfires as 100 homes destroyed
Gov. Brian Kemp is visiting South Georgia Friday to assess damage from rapidly growing wildfires and meet with emergency crews battling the blazes.
Gov. Brian Kemp is visiting South Georgia Friday to assess damage from rapidly growing wildfires and meet with emergency crews battling the blazes.
Weekend rain unlikely to help wildfire situation in South Georgia
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms could develop across North Georgia and metro Atlanta this weekend, with brief downpours possible during the afternoon hours.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms could develop across North Georgia and metro Atlanta this weekend, with brief downpours possible during the afternoon hours.
Wildfire in Georgia underscores climate change impact in Eastern US
As two significant brush fires have been burning in Georgia for the past week, experts say wildfires are becoming more intense and frequent on the East Coast.
As two significant brush fires have been burning in Georgia for the past week, experts say wildfires are becoming more intense and frequent on the East Coast.
Haralson County wildfire 'under control'
A wildfire in Haralson County is under control after growing rapidly Thursday afternoon, according to fire officials.
A wildfire in Haralson County is under control after growing rapidly Thursday afternoon, according to fire officials.
Brantley County wildfire destroys 87 homes, threatens more
A massive wildfire is tearing through Brantley County, destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to flee as shifting winds create a dangerous environment for crews on the ground.
A massive wildfire is tearing through Brantley County, destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to flee as shifting winds create a dangerous environment for crews on the ground.
Officials contain wildfire near Lake Allatoona in Bartow County
A 6-acre wildfire is burning near Lake Allatoona in Bartow County with 100% containment.
A 6-acre wildfire is burning near Lake Allatoona in Bartow County with 100% containment.
Fires continue to burn out of control Thursday morning in South Georgia
Wildfires continue to intensify across South Georgia, scorching tens of thousands of acres, forcing evacuations and straining firefighting resources as crews work to contain the growing threat.
Wildfires continue to intensify across South Georgia, scorching tens of thousands of acres, forcing evacuations and straining firefighting resources as crews work to contain the growing threat.
State of Emergency issued as wildfires ravage South Georgia
A state of emergency has been declared and federal funds have been approved as two major wildfires ravage southern Georgia.
A state of emergency has been declared and federal funds have been approved as two major wildfires ravage southern Georgia.
Wildfire smoke prompts haze concerns in metro Atlanta skies
Many people are asking why the skies above Atlanta appear smoky Wednesday morning.
Many people are asking why the skies above Atlanta appear smoky Wednesday morning.
Wildfire smoke pollution linked to more than 24K deaths a year, study finds
Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.
Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.