Georgia Department of Transportation

11/12/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/13/2026 11:50

BRUSH FIRE SHUTS DOWN US 221

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For Immediate Release:
November 12, 2026
Contact: Will Volk 478.251.5056
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District Two Communications
BRUSH FIRE SHUTS DOWN US 221

GILLIS SPRINGS, Ga. - US Route 221/State Route 56 is closed between Interstate 16 and Gillis Springs because of a brush fire producing heavy smoke and low visibility in the area.

Georgia DOT is in the process of setting up a detour.

Detour (south to north): Take SR 86 west to SR 15, follow SR 15 north to Adrian, take US 80 east to US 221.

Detour (north to south): Take US 80 west to Adrian, follow SR 15 south to SR 86, take SR 86 east to US 221.

Up-to-date information about this closure will be available via Georgia 511. Drivers are encouraged to Call 511, visit 511ga.org, or download the Georgia 511 app.
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