Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency in Georgia on Monday in preparation for winter weather that could bring up to 2 inches of snow to Atlanta.

ATLANTA — Ahead of Friday’s winter storm, Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a State of Emergency. He is also urging Georgians to stay off the roads if they can. Dozens of counties are currently under a winter storm watch. The State of Emergency will last until Tuesday.

A winter weather advisory is in effect for the entire Atlanta metro area, while a winter storm warning has been issued for counties in Middle Georgia, shaded in pink on weather maps. "It will be those southernmost communities across North Georgia going into Middle Georgia that actually face the brunt of the winter weather," Stacey noted.

Governor Brian Kemp on Thursday morning declared a statewide State of Emergency, effective immediately through Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in preparation for the approaching winter storm expected to impact Georgia beginning Friday morning.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency Monday ahead of a winter storm that will impact the state.

As freezing temperatures and winter weather approaches, Georgia prepares with emergency measures and resource mobilization.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared a statewide State of Emergency, effective immediately, ahead of freezing temperatures and winter weather expected to impact Georgia.

Snow and freezing temps prompt Gov. Kemp to declare emergency in Georgia, close state offices, and activate the National Guard.

ATLANTA, GA — Governor Kemp is declaring a State of Emergency for all of Georgia in preparation for freezing temperatures and winter weather. The State of Emergency runs through next Tuesday, January 28.

Georgia Emergency Management and DOT crews say most of the interstates and roads statewide are prepared for the winter storm.

DeKalb County School District is asynchronous, while Atlanta Public Schools and City Schools of Decatur are closed Wednesday, Jan. 22. Fulton County schools has called for a remote learning day.The Clairmont Road bridge at Peachtree Road in Chamblee is closed to through traffic.