Information & Alerts

JOIN US FOR A BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WALK

Join the City of Fairburn and help us spread breast cancer awareness by joining us on our walk!  Make sure to bring out your pink!

TIME TO DECLUTTER WITH THE FAIRBURN FALL SHRED AND CLEAN UP EVENTS!

The City of Fairburn General Services Department welcomes Fairburn residents to participate in the Fall Shred and Clean up Days! Please read each graphic in its ENTIRETY to be aware of what is acceptable to bring and any other important reminders you'll need to know!

 Grab your costumes, your buckets and come on down to City of Fairburn's Parks and Recreation Trunk or Treat!

The City of Fairburn is urging residents to exercise extreme caution as the Georgia Forestry Commission has placed the South Fulton region, including Fairburn, under an Extreme Fire Danger Warning.

Although the Metro Atlanta Burn Ban was officially lifted on October 1, Fairburn and surrounding South Fulton communities remain under severe drought conditions, creating a heightened risk for wildfires. Until these conditions improve and significant rainfall occurs, all outdoor burning is strictly prohibited within the City of Fairburn.

This includes burning natural vegetation such as leaves, limbs, grass, pinecones, and other yard debris. These measures are in place to protect lives, property, and emergency personnel as drought-related fire dangers intensify across Georgia.

WHY THE BAN IS NECESSARY

The Georgia Forestry Commission continues to report extremely dry soil, low humidity, and gusty winds, all of which create dangerous fire-spread conditions.
Even small, controlled burns can quickly become unmanageable under these circumstances.

Fire Chief and Emergency Management officials are urging all residents to comply with the ban and report any illegal outdoor burning immediately to 911 or the Fairburn Fire Department’s non-emergency line.

“We understand residents are eager to clear their yards after summer,” said a Fairburn Fire Department spokesperson, “but one small flame in these conditions can spread rapidly and threaten entire neighborhoods. We’re asking everyone to do their part to keep Fairburn safe.”

WHEN CONDITIONS IMPROVE

Once rainfall and humidity levels return to safe levels, residents may resume limited outdoor burning — but strict safety protocols will apply.
Before initiating any type of outdoor burn, residents must:

1. Check the Fire Weather Forecast, Current Fire Danger Rating, and the Georgia Forestry Commission Public Viewer for up-to-date information.
   www.gatrees.org

2. Only burn natural vegetation such as grass and hedge clippings, limbs, leaves, pinecones, and other naturally occurring debris on the same property where they originated.

3. Never burn man-made materials such as lumber, plastics, rubber, or household garbage. Burning these materials is unlawful and can release toxic fumes.

4. Do not transport debris from one location to another for the purpose of burning. Debris must be burned at the site where it was generated.

Failure to comply with these safety measures may result in citations, fines, or other enforcement actions under the City’s fire prevention ordinances.

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We have been made aware of scammers contacting Fairburn Utilities customers by phone, falsely claiming that water bill payments are past due and demanding immediate payment over the phone. THIS IS A SCAM.

Fairburn Utilities will never call you to demand payment over the phone or threaten immediate disconnection.

If you receive a suspicious call:

• Do NOT provide any personal or payment information.
• Hang up immediately.
• Contact our Customer Service Department directly at 770-969-3481 to verify your account status or report the scam.

Your security is important to us. Please stay alert and help spread the word to friends and neighbors. 

Georgia's Summer Burn Ban Starts Today – May 1!

From May 1 through September 30, open burning of yard and land-clearing debris is prohibited in 54 Georgia counties to help reduce harmful ozone pollution during the summer months. ​

What’s Banned: Burning of yard waste and land-clearing debris​

What’s Allowed: Campfires and BBQs Agricultural and prescribed burns (with proper permits, except in the 19-county metro Atlanta area) ​

This annual ban, in place since 2005, aims to protect air quality and public health—especially for children, seniors, and those with respiratory conditions. ​

Need alternatives to burning? Consider composting, mulching, or hauling debris to an approved facility. ​ Let's keep Georgia's air clean this summer!

Beginning April 8, 2025, City of Fairburn Utilities will be conducting a Water Meter Change-Out Program to replace 1,250 aged meters throughout the city. This project is essential to ensure accurate readings and improved service.

What to Expect:

• The change-out will be conducted by Aqua Meter Consultants on behalf of Fairburn Utilities.

• You may experience a temporary disruption of service during the change-out.

• Meters are located outside of homes within the street right of way – no need to be home for the change-out.

• Contractors will have proper identification and marked vehicles.

• No technician will need to enter your home at any time.

• You may receive a courtesy “knock-on-the-door” when the technician arrives.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to enhance your utility service!

For questions or concerns, please contact Fairburn Utilities at (770) 969-3481 during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

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TRAFFIC ALERT: I-85 at SR 74/Senoia Rd Interchange Improvements