Screven County Board of Commissioners

08/28/2026

A section of Harmony Road will be closed between Ginhouse Road and Stoney Bluff Road beginning at 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 30, 2026 until 6:00 A.M. on Monday, August 31, 2026. Please avoid the area during those times as crews work to repair a section of the road.

07/10/2026

04/23/2026

Screven County Fire Department firefighters and equipment have been deployed to assist with the ongoing wildfires in Brantley County.

Our firefighters are joining efforts alongside multiple agencies to help contain these fast moving and dangerous fires. This deployment reflects the strong mutual aid partnerships that exist across our state and the commitment to support neighboring communities in times of need.

While this crew is away, SCFD remains fully staffed and prepared to respond to emergencies here at home.

We ask that you keep all personnel working these fires in your thoughts as they continue operations in challenging conditions.

04/22/2026

04/22/2026

-Joe Brady | [email protected] Georgia officials have issued an unprecedented statewide response as worsening drought conditions continue to fuel an wildfire activity, particularly across the southern half of the state. The Georgia Forestry Commission announced that State Forester Johnny Sabo ha...

04/22/2026

Notice: Emergency Burn Ban is in Effect in Screven County Effective Immediately

Please be advised that the Georgia Forestry Commission has instituted an emergency burn ban in multiple counties, including Screven County. The outdoor burning of any material is prohibited until May 23, 2026, and the ban may be extended in the discretion of the Georgia Forestry Commission. Any person violating the burn ban shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Law enforcement within Screven County will be enforcing the ban.