Dekalb County, AL EMA Roads Update

DEKALB COUNTY ROADS continue to be hazardous with many snow covered areas, especially in shaded and protected areas. Roadways are NOT safe for normal highway travel. Motorists choosing to travel should do so with extreme caution. ALABAMA STATE ROADS has been treated and cleared in large portions... Read More.

Black Ice Reminder

The NWS would like to remind everyone, "Don't slip up if you are heading out early this morning! Black ice will definitely be a concern for morning drivers. We walked right out the door and found some in our parking lot!"
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Road updates from County Executive Don Townsend

Many backroads still have a coating of snow, sleet and slush, so please be extremely cautious while driving. Traveling this evening is not advised! The County has cleared most main roads leading to our communities. However, many areas of the County remained at 32°... Read More.
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Georgia DOT Update

Motorists still urged to stay off Georgia roads  ATLANTA, GA – 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... Read More.
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Update from Governor Kemp On The Weather

"We will continue monitoring the weather conditions around the state throughout today and the weekend. As crews continue to treat roads and highways and respond to emergencies, please continue to limit travel and take necessary precautions in case you lose power."

Dade County Board of Education Public Hearings

Thursday night, the Dade County Board of Education began the first of three required public hearings on the decision to decline from participating in Georgia's recently enacted state law known as HB 581.   Approved statewide by voters in November, the new law would introduce a floating... Read More.
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Update from Dade County Emergency Management

UPDATE: Fri 1/10/25 8:56 am - ALL ROADS are extremely slick in Dade County, Georgia. If you must travel please use extreme caution. BURKHALTER GAP is open but still extremely slick. please use caution if you must travel. UPDATE: Fri 1/10/25 8:00 am - Roads in... Read More.