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City of Brooklet - Important Ordinance Update on Outdoor Burning
As a reminder the Mayor and City Council approved ordinance number 2025–0 2–10 updating chapter 38 of the city code to enhance public safety and reduce fire hazards within the city limits.
Outdoor Burning Now Prohibited
Burning the following materials is no longer allowed in the city of Brooklet:
- lawn trimmings
- leaves
- pine straw
- trash or rubbish of any kind
What Is Still Allowed
The ordinance does permit the following activities when conducted safely:
- cooking fires (grills, smokers, etc.)
- Recreational fires in fire pits, chimneys, and similar enclose devices using natural wood only
- devices that use controlled flames such as candles, lanterns, welding torches, blow torches and portable heaters
Safety Requirements
All permitted fires must meet these conditions:
- an adult 18+ must be present at all times until the fire is fully extinguished
- a connected water hose or other adequate fire extinguishing equipment must be immediately available
- the city or it's designee may prohibit or extinguish any fire, if weather or circumstances make it unsafe or if it poses a nuisance to others
Penalties for Violations:
- First violation: Fine up to $50
- Subsequent violations: Fine up to $500 and/or up to 6 months imprisonment
Keeping Brooklet Safe
This ordinance is intended to reduce fire risk and approve air quality for all residents. We appreciate your cooperation and helping keep Brooklet a safe and welcoming community.
City of Brooklet, GA: Reminder - City Council Meeting December 18, 2025
December 18, 2025
City of Brooklet, GA: Reminder - City Council Meeting tonight, December 18, 2025. Please arrive early for a brief farewell ceremony honoring Councilmember James Harrison at 6:45 PM. The meeting will be held at Brooklet City Hall, 104 Church Street, Brooklet, GA.
The public is always welcome at the meetings. You can make a public comment at council meetings. Please sign up to speak at a council meeting when you sign in at the meeting entrance in the council chambers.
Click on the link below to view the proposed agenda.
ATTN: City of Brooklet Planning Commission Notice for applicants- Posted 12/15/25
December 16, 2025
The City of Brooklet is currently accepting applicants for appointments to its Planning Commission. The deadline to apply to be considered for an appointment is Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 5:00 pm.
If you are interested in the position, please email the city Planning Administrator, Melissa Petitt, at melissa.petitt@brookletga.us.
All planning commission members shall be residents of the City of Brooklet.