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Controlled burns on post today
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The Fort Stewart Forestry Branch will be burning in Training Area D11 (nine miles west northwest of the cantonment area) and F16 (14.5 miles NNW of the cantonment) today.

Smoke should not impact the cantonment area. However, smoke may be visible at Fort Stewart's northern boundary on Highway 119 and may impact Pembroke.

Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution while traveling. For more information, call Amanda Hinesley at 767-4459.

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Nuclear plant's safety discussed at meeting
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Plant Hatch is near Baxley and north Bryan County is in its evacuation zone. - photo by File photo
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff will discuss the 2017 safety performance of the Hatch Nuclear Power Plant during an open house from 4-6 p.m. April 24 in Room 171 of the Southeastern Technical College, 3001 East First St., Vidalia. The two-unit Hatch plant is located near Baxley, about 20 miles south of Vidalia, and is operated by Southern Nuclear Operating Co. NRC employees responsible for plant inspections, including the resident inspectors based full-time at the site, will be available to discuss its performance.
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