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Gov. Kemp issues a State of Emergency for Georgia ahead of storm
Governor Kemp authorized up to 500 National Guard troops and suspended truck limits to prepare for ice accumulation that could cripple roads and cause power outages, officials said.
- On Thursday, Gov. Brian Kemp declared a statewide State of Emergency effective immediately for seven days through Jan. 29, activating the Georgia State Operations Center and covering all 159 Georgia counties.
- Forecasters say a major winter storm with significant freezing rain and ice will begin Saturday, peaking Saturday night through Sunday, with greatest impacts north of Interstate 20 and possible shifts south.
- Kemp authorized calling up to 500 Georgia National Guard troops and suspended truck weight limits and hours-of-service while the Georgia Department of Transportation will begin treating roads late Friday night into early Saturday.
- Officials warned Georgia motorists and residents that hazardous travel could begin Saturday and last into early next week, with ice and fallen trees risking power outages; state agencies will prioritize high-traffic routes and urge stocking three days of emergency supplies.
- Kemp said the state of emergency expires Thursday, Jan. 29, but "Obviously, if we need it longer than that, we'll extend that," as officials monitor conditions 24/7.
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State of Emergency issued in Georgia ahead of expected winter weather
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDHN) - Governor Brian Kemp has issued a State of Emergency for the state of Georgia. This announcement comes as severe winter weather is predicted this weekend statewide. Governor Kemp released the following message on his X account: "To prepare well ahead of the winter storm expected this weekend, I have declared a [...]
Kemp declares state of emergency for Georgia ahead of winter storm
ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp announced a state of emergency for all Georgia counties Thursday ahead of a winter storm expected to dump snow and sleet onto the northern third of the state starting Saturday, potentially encasing the land in…
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