Forest Service News Release

Contact Title: Laura Fitzmorris

(678) 780-0296

fs.usda.gov/conf

U.S. Forest Service Announces Temporary Road Closures on Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Predicted Snow Event

GAINESVILLE, GA — The U.S. Forest Service, in cooperation with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GDNR), has temporarily closed all roads on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) within the Chattooga River Ranger District (CRRD) in anticipation of this weekend’s predicted snow event. The closures include roads on Chattahoochee WMA, Lake Russell WMA, and Warwoman WMA.

The temporary closures are being implemented to ensure public safety and protect road integrity during the severe weather. Roads will remain closed until they are assessed and deemed safe for travel after the weather event. CRRD staff, in collaboration with GDNR, will begin inspections early next week to determine when roads can be reopened. Factors such as elevation, aspect, and topography will influence thawing rates and road conditions.

Additionally, Sarah’s Creek Campground on Warwoman WMA will also be closed during this time.

The following roads are affected by the closures:

Chattahoochee WMA

Chattahoochee River Rd, FS# 44

White Oak Gap Rd, FS# 244

Lake Russell WMA

Guard Camp Rd, FS# 87

Red Root Rd, FS# 92

GA Mountain Orchard Rd, FS# 191

Brown’s Bottom Rd, FS# 92B

Curahee Mountain Rd, FS# 62

Warwoman WMA

Finney Creek Rd, FS# 152

Tuckaluge Creek Rd, FS# 153

Sarah’s Creek Rd, FS# 156

Sarah’s Creek Campground

We appreciate the public’s patience and understanding as we work to ensure the safety of visitors and preserve the integrity of forest roads during this weather event. Updates will be provided as road assessments progress.

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