* Effective May 1, outdoor burning will be banned in Peachtree City until Oct. 1.

The ban is mandated by federal and state agencies as a result of federal clean-air legislation, according to a statement from the city.

Exceptions to the ban include outdoor fires for grilling food, agricultural procedures with an appropriate forestry permit, training fires for the purpose of training firefighting personnel, and the operation of devices such as welding torches and other flamemaking equipment where approved safety standards are used.

Residents may obtain burning permits prior to the ban by calling the Fire Department's automated burn line at 770-631-2588, ext. 555.