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 […]
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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 […]
