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.
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Understanding Freezing Rain

According to the NWS a forecast for 0.10 (one-tenth) inch to 0.25 (one-quarter) inch of freezing rain may not sound like much, but here's why a light coating of ice can be crippling. Just a glaze of ice can make travel dangerous, as vehicle... Read More.
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NWS Issues Winter Storm Warning

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...A mix of multiple winter precipitation types are expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations up to one third of an inch are possible. * WHERE...Portions of central,... Read More.