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Dade County Schools Return To Normal Schedule Thursday
Dade County Schools will return to a normal operating schedule on Thursday, January 23, 2025. If anything changes, we will communicate that as soon as possible.
Dade County Schools Closed Wednesday Due To Extreme Cold Temperature
Dade County Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025. The temperatures early tomorrow morning are forecasted to be at or around single digits. If there are any changes, we will communicate that information as soon as possible.
Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District Closed
The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District office in Rome and health departments in Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Paulding, Polk, and Walker counties will be closed today, Tuesday, January 21, due to cold weather.
Governor Brian Kemp Issues Statewide State Of Emergency For Weather
From Governor Kemp:
"As our state experiences below-freezing temperatures and prepares for another winter weather system to move through, I have declared a statewide State of Emergency to ensure appropriate resources are deployed.
To allow GDOT to prepare roadways and to limit traffic as much as... Read More.
Dade County Schools Open On A Two-Hour Delay Tuesday January 21, 2025
Dade County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, Jan 21st. Maintenance staff has checked buildings today and they are ready to go. The additional time will allow buses to warm up. Students are encouraged to wait for the bus indoors or... Read More.
Gas Prices Inching Up A Little
Good News again for Catoosa, Dade, and Walker Counties as we remain in the lowest metro area gas price market in the State of Georgia at an average of $2.83 a gallon. Overall, Georgians pay an average price of $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded... Read More.
NWS Update- Cold Air To Remain Until Thursday
NWS says, "There is confidence in this being a long duration cold event and large areas will not get above freezing again until Thursday afternoon."
Please note that travel impacts will be the primary concern with ANY amount of snow in counties well to our... Read More.
Warming Stations Open in Dekalb County, AL
Dangerously cold temperatures are expected through Thursday with 80 to 100 hours of below freezing temperatures expected. Warming stations are on standby as needed and available by calling 888-789-4673 for assistance.
Jackson County, AL EMA Reports Hazardous Roadway Conditions Hwy 35 Top of the Mountain
Report that Hwy 35 at the Top of the Mountain is slick. If you have reports on hazardous roads, please pass them on to us in the comments or use the link below:
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