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 […]
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Is Cherokee County ready for the ice storm?
Cherokee County activated its Emergency Operations Center at 1 p.m. Saturday and officials are urging residents to be home by sundown Saturday as forecasters predict the most significant ice storm to hit the area since January 2000. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service forecasts ice accumulations of 0.50 to 1 inch across Cherokee County beginning […]
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Ice Storm: Forsyth County sheriff’s office joins chorus of officials begging drivers to stay home
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning Saturday urging residents to stay off the roads as Winter Storm Fern brings ice to the area. What’s Happening: The sheriff’s office posted on social media Saturday telling residents not to drive unless necessary. The post acknowledged the office’s usual lighthearted tone but emphasized the seriousness of […]
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Ice Storm: Atlanta officials tell drivers to stay off the roads
The City of Atlanta is urging residents to avoid driving as an ice storm is forecast to bring hazardous road conditions across the city. What’s Happening: The City of Atlanta issued the warning Saturday as forecasters predict ice accumulation that could make roads extremely dangerous. Officials are asking residents to limit travel to what is […]
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MARTA cuts bus service to everything but lifeline routes as ice storm hits metro Atlanta
MARTA is running only lifeline bus routes and reduced rail and paratransit service Saturday as Winter Storm Fern brings ice to metro Atlanta. What’s Happening: MARTA announced the reduced service plan Saturday for Jan. 24. Trains are arriving every 20 minutes instead of regular schedules. Only 10 bus routes are operating, providing direct service to […]
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Winter Storm Watch: Henry County police warn drivers to stay off roads after 6 p.m.
Henry County police are urging residents to avoid travel after 6 p.m. Saturday as Winter Storm Fern brings freezing rain and ice to the area through Monday morning. What’s Happening: An ice storm warning is in effect for Henry County from 1 p.m. Saturday through 10 a.m. Sunday. Police issued the warning Friday afternoon as […]
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Winter Storm Watch: How to get information about power outages in Georgia
Georgia Power customers can track and report power outages through multiple channels as Winter Storm Fern threatens to bring ice and subfreezing temperatures this weekend. What’s Available: Georgia Power operates an interactive outage map at GeorgiaPower.com/Storm that shows near real-time information on outages across the state and estimated restoration times. Customers can report outages and […]
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Delta Cancels Flights at Brunswick Airport Due to Winter Storm
Delta Air Lines has cancelled three flights at Brunswick Golden Isles Airport as a winter storm brings freezing precipitation across Georgia this weekend. What’s Happening The airline cancelled two flights Friday and one flight Saturday at the coastal Georgia airport. The cancelled flights are: What’s Important The cancellations come as Winter Storm Fern moves across […]
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That Floyd County warming center list you shared? It’s years old and totally wrong
Floyd County Emergency Management Agency warned residents Friday that outdated information about warming centers is circulating on social media. What’s Happening: The agency said information from several years ago has resurfaced showing churches and recreation centers as warming centers. Those locations are no longer serving as warming centers. What’s Important: The Salvation Army is the […]
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Ice storm warnings are now in effect for 32 Georgia counties
Ice storm warnings and winter weather advisories are now in effect across 32 Georgia counties, with forecasters warning of dangerous travel conditions and widespread power outages through Monday morning. What’s Happening The National Weather Service issued ice storm warnings for northern and northeastern Georgia beginning Saturday afternoon. The warnings cover areas from the Tennessee border […]
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Kennesaw State closes campuses through Sunday as ice storm approaches
Kennesaw State University will close its campuses starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, in response to a winter storm forecast to bring freezing rain and ice accumulation to metro Atlanta. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service office in Peachtree City forecasts freezing rain overnight Saturday that could make […]
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Georgia enrolls in federal school choice program
Georgia parents will have a new way to pay for private school and education expenses after Gov. Brian Kemp signed the state into a federal tax credit scholarship program. What’s Happening: Kemp signed an Internal Revenue Service form Tuesday that puts Georgia in the federal program created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed […]
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Ice Storm Timeline: When will the winter storm impact your area?
The National Weather Service forecasts hazardous travel conditions and possible power outages across Georgia beginning Saturday evening and continuing through Monday morning. What’s Happening: A winter storm will bring freezing rain, sleet and ice accumulation to multiple regions of Georgia. The National Weather Service issued the forecast Friday afternoon. Impacts to travel will begin Saturday […]
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Augusta launches 311 reporting system for winter storm road hazards
Augusta officials are directing residents to use the city’s 311 system to report non-emergency road hazards during and after this weekend’s winter storm. What’s Happening: Augusta 311 accepts reports of road hazards including icy roadways, downed trees, traffic signal malfunctions, flooding, potholes, and debris. Residents can report hazards through the MyAugusta 311 mobile app, the […]
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Athens-Clarke County creates weather information hub ahead of winter storm
The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government is monitoring a winter storm forecast for this weekend and has created a webpage to provide updated information about the storm’s effects and local responses. What’s Happening: The Athens area is under a Winter Storm Watch from late Friday evening until Monday morning. ACCGov has created a webpage at www.accgov.com/weather […]
