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Second Case of Avian Influenza Confirmed in Walker County Poultry Flock

Monday, January 26

WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — State and federal agriculture officials have confirmed a second case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry operation in Walker County. According to the Georgia Department of Agriculture, the affected facility — identified as Walker 02 — housed approximately 16,000 broiler breeder... Read More.

Qualifying Begins This Week for Georgia Senate District 53 Special Election

Monday, January 26

Qualifying opens this week for candidates seeking to run in the special election to fill the vacant Georgia Senate District 53 seat, according to a call issued by Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. The special election is scheduled for March 10, 2026, and will be... Read More.

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NWS Issues Black Ice Warning for North Georgia

Monday, January 26

NWS Issues Black Ice Warning for North Georgia NORTH GEORGIA — The National Weather Service in Peachtree City says colder air and breezy winds are moving into the region, creating refreeze and black ice concerns this morning. Officials warn that dangerous conditions are most likely on... Read More.

Republican Party Candidate Meet & Greet Rescheduled

Monday, January 26

Republican Party Candidate Meet & Greet Rescheduled TRENTON, Ga. — The Republican Party candidate meet and greet, originally scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026, has been rescheduled due to winter weather concerns. The meeting will now take place: Thursday Evening5:30 p.m.71 Case Avenue, Trenton, Georgia The event will... Read More.

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Statewide: Ice Continues to Threaten Roadways as Georgia DOT Urges Motorists to Stay Off Roads

Monday, January 26

Ice remains a significant concern across north and north-central Georgia as Georgia Department of Transportation crews continue monitoring and treating roadways amid ongoing winter storm impacts and sharply colder temperatures. According to Georgia DOT, maintenance teams worked throughout the day Sunday and are continued operations... Read More.

Dade County Emergency Management Is Urging Residents To Prepare For Extremely Dangerous Travel

Sunday, January 25

Dade County Emergency Management is urging residents to prepare for extremely dangerous travel conditions beginning . tonight. Officials say that as rain exits the area, standing water on roadways will rapidly freeze, creating widespread black ice and making travel extremely hazardous. Residents are strongly encouraged to... Read More.

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Dade County Government Offices to Open Two Hours Late Due to Hazardous Winter Conditions

Sunday, January 25

Dade County Government offices will open two hours late on Monday, January 26, 2026, as officials continue to monitor hazardous winter weather conditions across the county, particularly atop Lookout Mountain. County officials cited falling temperatures, predicted windy conditions and ice-covered trees as ongoing threats, with... Read More.

Georgia DOT Crews Continue Treating Roads as Colder Temperatures Move In

Sunday, January 25

ATLANTA — Georgia Department of Transportation crews worked through the night to treat interstates and state routes across north and north-central Georgia as a winter storm continued to move through the region and colder temperatures settled in. According to Georgia DOT, crews focused on areas... Read More.

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Dekalb County School Closings

Sunday, January 25

Cornerstone Christian Academy DeKalb County Schools Fort Payne City Schools Have canceled classes for Monday due to uncertain hazardous travel conditions associated with black ice and tree debris on area roadways and dangerously low temperatures. DeKalb County Courthouse and Administrative Offices will also be closed.

From Chief Meteorologist Patrick Core

Sunday, January 25

Chief Meteorologist Patrick Core reports that nearly 99% of the area remained above freezing early this morning. However, conditions are expected to change significantly as the day progresses. Core says the region will experience very wet conditions today, along with occasional gusty winds. Much colder... Read More.

Second Case of Avian Influenza Confirmed in Walker County Poultry Flock

Qualifying Begins This Week for Georgia Senate District 53 Special Election

NWS Issues Black Ice Warning for North Georgia

Republican Party Candidate Meet & Greet Rescheduled

Statewide: Ice Continues to Threaten Roadways as Georgia DOT Urges Motorists to Stay Off Roads

Dade County Emergency Management Is Urging Residents To Prepare For Extremely Dangerous Travel

Dade County Government Offices to Open Two Hours Late Due to Hazardous Winter Conditions

Georgia DOT Crews Continue Treating Roads as Colder Temperatures Move In

Dekalb County School Closings

From Chief Meteorologist Patrick Core

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