Georgia, winter storm and state of emergency

Georgia Gov. Kemp issues emergency order ahead of winter storm
A state of emergency is now in place across Georgia ahead of the approaching winter storm. Gov. Brian Kemp signed the order, in effect immediately through Tuesday, Jan. 14. This allows state agencies to activate the State Operations Center and direct resources to areas in need.
GDOT activates winter weather plan as Georgia braces for incoming storm
ATLANTA - With a winter storm watch in effect, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has activated its winter weather response plan, aiming to keep roads safe and traffic moving as freezing conditions approach.
State of Emergency declared for Georgia in wake of this weekend's winter storm
Gov. Brian Kemp has issued a State of Emergency for all of Georgia over the incoming winter weather. Here's what it says and what the forecast is.
Georgia Gov. Kemp declares statewide State of Emergency ahead of winter weather
Governor Brian Kemp declared a statewide State of Emergency Thursday, effective through Tuesday, January 14, in preparation for the approaching winter storm expected to impact Georgia beginning Friday.
Winter storm: Gov. Kemp declares State of Emergency, asking all Georgians to limit travel
ATLANTA — Ahead of Friday’s winter storm, Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a State of Emergency. He is also urging Georgians to stay off the roads if they can. Dozens of counties are currently under a winter storm watch. The State of Emergency will last until Tuesday.
Governor Kemp issues State of Emergency before storms reach Georgia
Governor Brian Kemp on Thursday morning 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 Friday morning.
Timelapse shows slick driving conditions in Georgia amid massive winter storm
Slick driving conditions in Georgia which was pummeled by major winter storm. Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Russell McMurry said there were a "significant amount" of spinouts on the roads Friday morning.
Kemp announces weather preparations across Georgia ahead of winter storm
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced how the state would be preparing for an upcoming winter storm.
Georgia officials give update on winter storm response
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and state officials give update on the response to the winter storm. Full 10 a.m. press conference.
Georgia winter storm: Kemp, state officials give update on weather, road conditions
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and a group of state officials gave the first update of the day on winter storm conditions in the state.
Governor declares state of emergency in Georgia ahead of expected arrival of winter storm
Much of north Georgia is under a winter storm warning from Friday morning until Saturday. The far northern part of the state can expect between two and four inches of accumulation, according to the National Weather Service.
Georgia state crews clear I-20 and Bobby Jones Expressway
Crews have also started to plow high-priority multi-lane state routes throughout the district. The agency plans to switch ...
Snow, ice shuts down Richmond, Columbia counties. Here's what's closed
Here's the latest on Augusta-area schools Columbia County's government also announced it would close noon Friday. That ...
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Atlanta winter storm: Officials warn drivers to stay off roads due to dangerous conditions
State officials held a press briefing Friday morning at the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) State Operations ...
Stay off the roads, GDOT is plowing
GDOT adds that as temperatures dip again and the sun goes down, wintry precipitation that has melted can refreeze, making black ice possible. This makes later travel potentially dangerous. GDOT plans ...
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Georgia DOT Launches Overhaul of SR 316 with 3 newly awarded projects
The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded contracts for three significant projects along State Route 316 in Oconee ...