ATLANTA - A dangerous winter storm is bringing significant icing across parts of North Georgia and the
Atlanta metro. An Ice Storm Warning is in effect until 10 a.m. Monday. Forecasters expect total ice accumulations between a quarter of an inch and one inch, with wind gusts up to 30 mph. Officials with Georgia Emergency Management warn that the strength of this weather system could trigger widespread, multi-day power outages and make travel "impossible" across the northern half of the state.
Travel is strongly discouraged, as road conditions have deteriorated quickly and have become impassable in some areas. The biggest impacts may carry into the Monday morning commute, even after the storm begins to move out.
Gov. Kemp and other state officials will provide an update at 3 p.m. with the latest details. Check back here at that time to watch the press conference.
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10:05 A.M. Due to severe winter weather, MARTA is operating on a limited schedule Sunday and Monday, running only lifeline bus routes to major medical facilities and reduced rail, streetcar and Mobility service. Trains are running every 20 minutes on select lines, while most bus routes are suspended, with service subject to further reductions if conditions worsen. Riders are urged
DeKalb County has activated its winter weather response under a declared State of Emergency as a significant ice storm moves into the area. County officials say the Emergency Operations Center is coordinating efforts across public safety, public works, utilities and state partners, with crews pre-treating roads and facilities, staging tree and debris teams, and ensuring generators and heating equipment are ready at critical locations. Police and fire departments report they are fully staffed and prepared, while GDOT and Georgia Power have crews in place to respond to hazardous roads and possible outages. Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel, prepare for power outages, protect pipes and pets, and monitor official DeKalb County updates as dangerous conditions and extreme cold continue.
Canton and Cherokee County are dealing with icy conditions after the winter storm moved in overnight, bringing freezing rain and sleet. City officials say roads are mostly passable for now but slushy, with public works crews treating major roadways and trouble spots, and police monitoring conditions overnight. Temperatures may rise slightly today but are expected to drop quickly tonight, meaning slush will refreeze into ice by Monday morning. Residents are urged to stay off the roads if possible, avoid touching downed trees or limbs near power lines, and prepare for continued