Georgia law

states, "No charcoal or liquefied petroleum gas or liquid-fueled

burners shall be kindled or maintained on balconies or within 10 feet

of combustible patios on ground floors." That means no cooking is

allowed on apartment balconies. Check with your complex to see if they

have a common grilling area for residents that is safely away from the

residential area.

When camping,

Oxendine suggests these campfire safety tips:

If the campsite

has a designated campfire ring, use it. If not, use a shovel to clear

a 10-foot area of all leaves, grass and any other material that might

burn. Scoop out a shallow hole in the center of the cleared area and place

rocks around it.

Never leave

a campfire burning unattended, even for a few minutes.

Keep all flammable

objects (matches, food wrappings, plastic sheets, tents, etc.) away from

the campfire.

Be sure your

campfire is out before you leave. Soak it with water, mix ashes with the

soil, and soak again. Take extra care with partially burned wood; hot

embers can re-ignite hours later.