Snow and ice on the roads, a state of emergency, and frequent warnings to stay off the roads were no match for some bullheaded Georgia residents who tried -- and largely failed -- to brave the icy roads last night and this morning.
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Snow and ice on the roads, a state of emergency, and frequent warnings to stay off the roads were no match for some bullheaded Georgia residents who tried — and largely failed — to brave the icy roads last night and this morning.

Public safety agencies are practically screaming on social media for residents to stay home and not try to drive today. But, since a picture is worth a thousand words, below are some photos reminding you why it is wise to heed the words of experts and stay off Georgia’s roads today.

Snow and ice on the roads, a state of emergency, and frequent warnings to stay off the roads were no match for some bullheaded Georgia residents who tried -- and largely failed -- to brave the icy roads last night and this morning.
Snow and ice on the roads, a state of emergency, and frequent warnings to stay off the roads were no match for some bullheaded Georgia residents who tried -- and largely failed -- to brave the icy roads last night and this morning.
Snow and ice on the roads, a state of emergency, and frequent warnings to stay off the roads were no match for some bullheaded Georgia residents who tried -- and largely failed -- to brave the icy roads last night and this morning.
Snow and ice on the roads, a state of emergency, and frequent warnings to stay off the roads were no match for some bullheaded Georgia residents who tried -- and largely failed -- to brave the icy roads last night and this morning.
Snow and ice on the roads, a state of emergency, and frequent warnings to stay off the roads were no match for some bullheaded Georgia residents who tried -- and largely failed -- to brave the icy roads last night and this morning.
Snow and ice on the roads, a state of emergency, and frequent warnings to stay off the roads were no match for some bullheaded Georgia residents who tried -- and largely failed -- to brave the icy roads last night and this morning.
Snow and ice on the roads, a state of emergency, and frequent warnings to stay off the roads were no match for some bullheaded Georgia residents who tried -- and largely failed -- to brave the icy roads last night and this morning.
Snow and ice on the roads, a state of emergency, and frequent warnings to stay off the roads were no match for some bullheaded Georgia residents who tried -- and largely failed -- to brave the icy roads last night and this morning.
Snow and ice on the roads, a state of emergency, and frequent warnings to stay off the roads were no match for some bullheaded Georgia residents who tried -- and largely failed -- to brave the icy roads last night and this morning.
Snow and ice on the roads, a state of emergency, and frequent warnings to stay off the roads were no match for some bullheaded Georgia residents who tried -- and largely failed -- to brave the icy roads last night and this morning.
Snow and ice on the roads, a state of emergency, and frequent warnings to stay off the roads were no match for some bullheaded Georgia residents who tried -- and largely failed -- to brave the icy roads last night and this morning.
Snow and ice on the roads, a state of emergency, and frequent warnings to stay off the roads were no match for some bullheaded Georgia residents who tried -- and largely failed -- to brave the icy roads last night and this morning.
Snow and ice on the roads, a state of emergency, and frequent warnings to stay off the roads were no match for some bullheaded Georgia residents who tried -- and largely failed -- to brave the icy roads last night and this morning.
B.T. Clark
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B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.