USFS Conducting Prescribed Burn in Stephens Co.

The U.S. Forest Service expects to wrap up a prescribed burn in Stephens County by 5 p.m. today.

According to the Forest Service, the prescribed fire may present smoke to Stephens County residents, as well as residents of Habersham, Hall, and Franklin counties.

It is being conducted to reduce hazardous forest fire fuels and improve wildlife habitat.