Friday, January 10, 2025–4:50 p.m. -News Release- As the impacts of snow, sleet, and freezing rain began to grip north and central Georgia on Friday morning, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) transitioned its operations from pre-treatment using brine to active snowplow and removal in much of the state. With several inches of snow…… Continue Reading
Friday, January 10, 2025–4:45 p.m. -News Release- As a significant winter weather system swept across the state Friday, Georgia Power crews are prepared and responding to issues quickly, and as conditions are safe to work. Winter Storm Cora continues to make its way through the state Friday, with additional freezing rain and icy conditions expected…… Continue Reading
Friday, January 10, 2025–5:22 p.m. -Staff reports- Area roads remain slick at this time. Precipitation started as sleet, then snow, then a wintry mix. More precipitation is on the way. In addition, the slush that is covering the roadways will likely refreeze later this evening as temperatures drop below freezing. Road Advisories from Floyd E911:…… Continue Reading
Thursday, January 9, 2025–6:45 p.m. -News Release- Governor Brian P. Kemp today declared a statewide State of Emergency, effective immediately through Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in preparation for the approaching winter storm expected to impact Georgia beginning this Friday. The State of Emergency authorizes the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) to activate the…… Continue Reading
Thursday, January 9, 2025–5:50 p.m. -National Weather Service- Winter Storm Warning is in effect beginning at 7 a.m. Friday and going until 7 a.m. Saturday. A mix of multiple winter precipitation types is expected with total snow and sleet accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations up to one-third of an inch possible. Roads,…… Continue Reading
Updated, January 9, 2025 – 2:27 p.m. -Staff reports- The following is a list of closings due to the potential for winter weather on Friday. Floyd County Schools will be closed on Friday. All events scheduled for Friday and Saturday are also canceled. Rome City Schools will be closed on Friday. All after-school activities are…… Continue Reading
Thursday, January 9, 2025–11:00 a.m. -News Release- Ahead of the increasing threat of snowfall and icy conditions expected to arrive across much of Georgia early Friday morning, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) began active brine operations overnight which continued this morning across metro Atlanta and north Georgia, with application of brine continuing throughout…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, January 8, 2025–4:30 p.m. -National Weather Service- A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from 7 a.m. Friday until 7 a.m. Saturday. The National Weather Service held a briefing on Wednesday afternoon, and here’s what we know. The onset of precipitation is expected from west to east sometime in the very early morning hours…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, January 8, 2024–6:50 a.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Winter Storm Watch for our area from Friday morning until Saturday morning. A wintry mix of precipitation is possible. Snow and sleet accumulations in the mountains could average between three to six inches with locally higher amounts…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, January 7, 2025–5:45 p.m. -Georgia Power News Release- As Georgia experiences frigid temperatures and the potential for severe winter weather later this week, Georgia Power is encouraging customers to take steps now to prepare and stay safe and warm. Whether exploring new ways to save energy or preparing for severe weather and potential power outages,…… Continue Reading
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