ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta will be opening two emergency warming centers in anticipation of an arctic blast that will send temperatures below freezing for several days. The centers will open Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at 8 p.m., and will remain open through Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 6:30 a.m. The warming centers will be located […]
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How long will below freezing temperatures last in Georgia?
An arctic blast is expected to hit Georgia Thursday night and into Friday morning, bringing below freezing temperatures and wind chills below zero degrees. But how long are those temperatures expected to last? Get ready, Georgia, you’re going to be in a deep freeze for several days from tonight through Christmas Day. Below freezing temperatures […]
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Zoo Atlanta closes due to cold weather
The News: Due to unseasonably cold predicted temperatures, Zoo Atlanta will be closed for regular operations on Friday, Dec. 22 and Saturday, Dec. 23. If you had tickets: Guests who have purchased Dec. 22 tickets for IllumiNights will be contacted for rescheduling, as the event will be closed. Zoo Atlanta is annually closed every year […]
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Gwinnett opens 5 warming stations in advance of arctic blast
Gwinnett County will open warming stations for residents to receive temporary, overnight relief when temperatures reach 35 degrees and below. The stations will open Dec. 22 and 23 due to the arctic blast heading into Georgia. Residents who visit the sites will be able to warm up, eat a meal, and get some rest. The warming stations […]
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Weather Update: Kemp will declare a state of emergency due to arctic blast
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp will declare a State of Emergency across Georgia starting tonight and running through the upcoming cold snap. While the arctic blast isn’t expected to hit Georgia until overnight Thursday leading into Friday morning, the state of emergency allows the state to get critical supplies such as propane to farms and homes […]
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Bibb County deputy arrested on charges of sexual assault and conspiracy
On Tuesday evening, Bibb County Sheriff’s Deputy Arsenio Jamal King was arrested for the charges of violation of oath by public officer, attempt or conspiracy to violate Georgia controlled substance act-felony, and sexual assault by law enforcement agency employee or agent who engages in sexual contact with individual in custody of law. Deputy King was assigned to […]
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DeKalb County opens warming centers due to cold weather
In anticipation for an upcoming cold snap, DeKalb County will open warming centers for residents to use in the following locations from through Dec. 22 beginning at 8 p.m.: Anyone staying in the warming centers must follow the county’s COVID-19 protocols that include wearing a mask, social distancing and undergoing a temperature check. DeKalb County […]
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Weather Update: When will the arctic blast hit Georgia?
Temperatures will warm today and tomorrow before Georgia gets hit with an arctic blast right before Christmas. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures today will hit 46 degrees with a 30% chance of rain overnight after 2 a.m. During the day Thursday temperatures will reach 52 degrees before everything changes on Thursday night. Temperatures […]
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How to prepare for holiday travel with your pet
Bounce compiled a list of eight ways to prepare for holiday travel with a pet using information from various sources.