Former U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized federal immigration enforcement tactics Sunday following the fatal shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, by federal officers in Minneapolis on Saturday. What Greene Said: In a social media post, Greene compared the Minneapolis incident to FBI arrests of January 6 Capitol protesters and questioned whether […]
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Winter Weather Cancelations and Closures
Roswell Government Closed Monday Due to forecasted inclement weather, City of Roswell facilities will be closed to the public on Monday, January 26. Although facilities are closed, City operations will continue, and most City services remain available by phone at 770-641-3727. All Recreation and Parks programs, activities, and facilities will be closed on Monday due […]
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Georgia Ice Storm: School Closings
School closures are starting to come in Monday due to Georgia’s ice storm. Below are the closures we know about so far.
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Harris County High Baseball Coach Killed in ATV Crash
A Harris County High School baseball coach died Saturday evening after an ATV crash on private property in Hamilton. What’s Happening: Tony Dimitri, the head baseball coach and teacher at Harris County High School, was killed when a side-by-side all-terrain vehicle overturned. The crash happened between 6 and 7 p.m. Saturday off Mulberry Creek Road. […]
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Former UGA President Michael Adams Dies at 77
Michael F. Adams, who transformed the University of Georgia into one of the nation’s premier public research institutions during his 16-year tenure as president, died Sunday following a brief illness. He was 77. Adams, who served as UGA’s 21st president from 1997 to 2013, is survived by his wife, Mary Lynn Ethridge Adams, sons David […]
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Photos: Ice Storm Hits Georgia
Below are some pictures throughout Georgia of the impacts of today’s ice storm.
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Ice storm isn’t over for northeast Georgia
A second wave of freezing rain and sleet will bring up to half an inch of additional ice to parts of northeast Georgia through this evening. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service in Atlanta issued the forecast at 3:55 p.m. Sunday. Freezing rain and sleet are falling in portions of northeast Georgia as precipitation moves […]
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Georgia appeals dismissal of ‘Cop City’ RICO charges against 56 defendants
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is asking the state Court of Appeals to immediately review a trial court’s decision that dismissed racketeering charges against 56 of 61 defendants accused of crimes related to protests against the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. What’s Happening: A Fulton County Superior Court judge dismissed the racketeering count on December […]
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Power restored to 70,000 Georgians as ice storm hits
Georgia Power has restored power to approximately 70,000 customers since Winter Storm Fern began, but new outages are occurring Sunday as freezing rain, high winds and potential tornadoes continue across the state. What’s Happening: 10,000 personnel including Georgia Power employees, contractors and partner utility workers are responding to storm damage. The company issued the update […]
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Flooding reported on Ga. 400 south of Northridge as ice storm continues
Flooding is occurring on both directions of Ga. 400 south of Northridge on Sunday afternoon as rain and ice continue to bring down trees across the area. What’s Happening: Ga. 400 northbound and southbound lanes are experiencing flooding south of Northridge. Trees continue to fall across roads as rain and ice accumulate. Roads are mostly […]
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Ice Storm 2026: Freezing rain continues in northeast Georgia this afternoon
The National Weather Service in Atlanta reports that freezing rain will increase this afternoon in northeast Georgia, where temperatures will remain below freezing as heavier precipitation moves in from the west. What’s Happening: Parts of metro Atlanta and areas along I-20 will slowly warm above freezing this afternoon. Much of northeast Georgia will remain below […]
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Georgia state troopers respond to 653 calls during ice storm
The Georgia Department of Public Safety responded to 653 calls in storm-affected areas by noon Sunday as winter weather created dangerous road conditions across northern Georgia. What’s Happening: State troopers handled 17 traffic crashes and provided 76 motorist assists in areas impacted by the winter storm. The numbers cover only storm-affected areas, not the entire […]
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The South’s Ice Storm Golden Rule: Love Thy Neighbor, Clear the Shelves
Georgia got hit with an ice storm today, which in Southern terms means we received approximately one-eighth of an inch of frozen precipitation and responded like the opening scene of a disaster movie. For those unfamiliar with Georgia’s relationship with winter weather, let me explain: We treat ice the way medieval villagers treated the plague. […]
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What areas in Georgia got ice Sunday morning?
A winter storm swept across the country and left icy roads in northeast Georgia Sunday morning. What’s Happening: Ice and white roads showed up primarily in the northeast part of the state, based on what traffic cameras and reporters are seeing. The heaviest impacts run up GA-400, up I-85, and east toward Athens and beyond. […]
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Augusta activates warming shelters ahead of ice storm
Augusta activated warming shelters Saturday and Sunday as the city prepares for an ice storm expected to bring freezing rain and ice accumulation beginning Saturday evening. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued an ice storm warning for Augusta. Freezing rain is expected to start Saturday evening and continue into Sunday. Ice accumulation between 0.15 […]
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Are you confused about the current ice storm forecast? Here’s the scoop
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City issued a clarification Sunday about severe weather forecasts for central Georgia, addressing confusion about which areas could see thunderstorms versus ice. What’s Happening: The agency posted on social media that uncertainty remains about how far north severe weather could extend Sunday afternoon. The forecast depends on how a […]
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Kemp activates National Guard ahead of ice storm
With an ice storm named Fern bearing down on Georgia Saturday afternoon, Gov. Brian Kemp activated the National Guard, staging 120 members to deploy to the northeast part of the state, where ice and wind were expected to cause the most disruption. The Guardsmen will be organized into strike teams, deploying as needs arise, his […]
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How much ice will your area get this weekend?
The National Weather Service has issued updated ice accumulation forecasts for north and central Georgia through Sunday night. What’s Happening: A major ice storm is forecast to produce ice accumulations across north Georgia. The storm begins today in northwest Georgia, with the worst impacts in northeast Georgia and Atlanta expected Sunday. What’s Important: Ice accumulations […]
