Weekly Reports

Leaf reports, town by town

Published every Friday from late September through early November. What's turning, what's peaking, what's past — and where to point the car this weekend.

New reports appear as the season progresses — from early-season prep in September to ridge-top color in October and valley peak in November.

September 21, 2026 · Brasstown Bald

Fall 2026 is almost here — what to expect before the color starts

It's still early. Across North Georgia, Western North Carolina, and East Tennessee the forests are green, with only scattered early turners — dogwoods, sourwoods, and stressed roadside maples — showing a hint of red.

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