Johns Creek, you may now burn outdoors again (with approval)

Johns Creek has lifted its temporary prohibition of outdoor burning.

However, outdoor burning requires approval prior to conducting burning activity, according to a Wednesday release.

The city imposed the outdoor ban on controlled burning of yard debris in November.

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“We encourage everyone to use appropriate, safe burning practices if they decide to conduct any outdoor burning,” said Johns Creek Fire Marshal Chad McGiboney.

The city's burning guidelines are as follows:

See other rules and restrictions here.

Milton lifted its own burn ban Dec. 8.

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