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Man who got ticketed by metro Atlanta city for burning says he had permit
By Eryn Rogers at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
A South Fulton man says he now has to go to court for a ticket over burning on his property, a ticket he says he never should have received.See more on what happened and what happens next on WSB Tonight at 11 p.m.Brandon Fulton told Channel 2’s Eryn Rogers he believes police acted improperly.It a...
Key takeaway Brandon Fulton told Channel 2’s Eryn Rogers he believes police acted improperly.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The incident in South Fulton raises questions about the city's handling of burn permits and enforcement. Given the drought conditions at the time, it's not uncommon for permitted burns to resmolder, and it's unclear whether the city's public safety officers took this into account when responding to the call. The fact that Fulton had obtained a state-issued burn permit suggests that he had followed the proper procedures, and the escalation of the situation to the point of handcuffing and ticketing may have been unnecessary. As the case heads to court, it will be worth watching to see how the city defends its actions and whether any changes are made to the way burn permits are enforced in the future. This case may also prompt a review of the city's protocols for responding to permitted burns, particularly in drought conditions.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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What is this story about? A South Fulton man says he now has to go to court for a ticket over burning on his property, a ticket he says he never should have received.See more on what happened and what happens next on WSB Tonight at 11 p.m.Brandon Fulton told Channel 2’s Eryn Rogers he believes police acted improperly.It a...
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