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Lowndes County agenda lists temporary burn ordinance amid drought concerns
Summary
Lowndes County’s Feb. 10 agenda included a proposed temporary burn ordinance intended to limit outdoor burning because of drought conditions; the agenda packet recommends adoption but the transcript does not record a vote.
The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners’ Feb. 10, 2026 agenda included a 'Temporary Burn Ordinance' listed as a county action item aimed at limiting outdoor burning during drought conditions. The agenda packet states the county has experienced prolonged dry weather that "significantly increased the risk of wildfires" and recommends adoption to reduce fire hazards and protect public safety.
The packet lists the item under 'COUNTY ACTION REQUESTED ON: Adopting Temporary Burn Ordinance' and records the recommended action as 'Adopt' with no budget impact noted. The agenda text attributes the item to the County Manager's office (DEPARTMENT: County Manager; DEPARTMENT HEAD: Paige Dukes). The transcript provided contains the agenda and supporting document references but does not record any discussion, public comment, or a formal vote on the ordinance; the outcome is not specified in the available segments.
