Habersham crews ready snowplows and salt for big freeze
In Clarksville and Habersham County, public works crews are deploying snow plows and trucks loaded with salt, sand, and brine as temperatures drop toward freezing. Officials warn that while light precipitation is beginning to fall, over-treating the roads now could cause life-saving materials to wash away before the dangerous "glaze" of ice sets in. The local Sheriff’s Office is making an urgent plea for residents to stay home to avoid creating additional emergencies that would delay critical medical and accident response times.
In Clarksville and Habersham County, public works crews are deploying snow plows and trucks loaded with salt, sand, and brine as temperatures drop toward freezing. Officials warn that while light precipitation is beginning to fall, over-treating the roads now could cause life-saving materials to wash away before the dangerous "glaze" of ice sets in. The local Sheriff’s Office is making an urgent plea for residents to stay home to avoid creating additional emergencies that would delay critical medical and accident response times.
Hall County braces for up to one inch of ice
In Gainesville, the temperature is dropping rapidly as Hall County prepares for a significant ice storm expected to bring 0.5 to 1 inch of ice. Power and tree companies are already staged and ready to work, while the Sheriff’s Office has moved to 12-hour shifts to handle the coming emergencies. Officials are warning residents that power restoration could take days, making it vital to stay off the roads and hunker down with essential supplies.
In Gainesville, the temperature is dropping rapidly as Hall County prepares for a significant ice storm expected to bring 0.5 to 1 inch of ice. Power and tree companies are already staged and ready to work, while the Sheriff’s Office has moved to 12-hour shifts to handle the coming emergencies. Officials are warning residents that power restoration could take days, making it vital to stay off the roads and hunker down with essential supplies.
Atlanta braces for ice storm: Officials say hunker down
As a major ice storm approaches Metro Atlanta, state officials are urging residents to "hunker down" and stay off the roads for at least 48 hours. Brine trucks are working around the clock to treat interstates, but experts warn of inevitable power outages and downed trees as the freeze sets in overnight.
As a major ice storm approaches Metro Atlanta, state officials are urging residents to "hunker down" and stay off the roads for at least 48 hours. Brine trucks are working around the clock to treat interstates, but experts warn of inevitable power outages and downed trees as the freeze sets in overnight.
Road crews working overtime ahead of ice storm
As a state of emergency takes hold in DeKalb County, residents are swarming local gas stations for last-minute essentials and tire air to combat the dropping temperatures. CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson issued the order as road crews mobilized 2,500 tons of salt and 10,000 tons of sand to treat critical infrastructure, including hospitals and bridges. While traffic peaked around 6:00 PM with locals grabbing groceries, the streets are now emptying as people "hunker down" for a storm spanning the entire East Coast.
As a state of emergency takes hold in DeKalb County, residents are swarming local gas stations for last-minute essentials and tire air to combat the dropping temperatures. CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson issued the order as road crews mobilized 2,500 tons of salt and 10,000 tons of sand to treat critical infrastructure, including hospitals and bridges. While traffic peaked around 6:00 PM with locals grabbing groceries, the streets are now emptying as people "hunker down" for a storm spanning the entire East Coast.
Atlanta airport working to limit delays amid ice storm
Hartsfield-Jackson Altanta International Airport is facing significant operational challenges as an ice storm sweeps across the Southeast. While over 300 flights were canceled by Saturday evening, disruptions are expected to skyrocket to approximately 1,000 flights between today and Sunday. Despite the chaos, the terminal remains unusually quiet as travelers proactively utilize free rescheduling options to avoid being stranded. To combat the freeze, crews have deployed 300,000 gallons of liquid brine and nearly 100 tons of sand-salt mix to keep runways clear.
Hartsfield-Jackson Altanta International Airport is facing significant operational challenges as an ice storm sweeps across the Southeast. While over 300 flights were canceled by Saturday evening, disruptions are expected to skyrocket to approximately 1,000 flights between today and Sunday. Despite the chaos, the terminal remains unusually quiet as travelers proactively utilize free rescheduling options to avoid being stranded. To combat the freeze, crews have deployed 300,000 gallons of liquid brine and nearly 100 tons of sand-salt mix to keep runways clear.
Dangerous ice in North Georgia: Here's how to measure accumulation
As a winter storm moves into Georgia, bringing freezing rain, significant icing, and high winds to the region over the next few days, some may want to figure out just how much ice they received.
As a winter storm moves into Georgia, bringing freezing rain, significant icing, and high winds to the region over the next few days, some may want to figure out just how much ice they received.
When will the icing begin in North Georgia?
We are getting a better picture of when the freezing rain will begin to move into North Georgia. The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking the timing and accumulation amounts. Here's the latest.
We are getting a better picture of when the freezing rain will begin to move into North Georgia. The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking the timing and accumulation amounts. Here's the latest.
How to measure ice accumulations
With a winter storm impacting Georgia, bringing significant ice accumulations, some people may want to measure exactly how much ice has accumulated at their homes.
With a winter storm impacting Georgia, bringing significant ice accumulations, some people may want to measure exactly how much ice has accumulated at their homes.
Minneapolis shooting: What we know about Alex Pretti, the man killed by Border Patrol agent
Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was fatally shot Saturday morning by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis. Here's what's known about the Minneapolis resident.
Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was fatally shot Saturday morning by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis. Here's what's known about the Minneapolis resident.
Maxwell Frost punched in face at Sundance Festival, congressman says
Congressman Maxwell Frost was punched in the face at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah on Friday, according to a tweet from the official.
Congressman Maxwell Frost was punched in the face at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah on Friday, according to a tweet from the official.
Why the viral terracotta pot heater is a dangerous myth: What to do instead
Staying warm during an ice storm is paramount, but a recent “trick" going around social media is not what you think it is and can actually be dangerous.
Staying warm during an ice storm is paramount, but a recent “trick" going around social media is not what you think it is and can actually be dangerous.
Crews icing DeKalb County roads
As a winter storm moves through North Georgia, crews are preparing the roads with salt in DeKalb County. Officials urge residents to stay off the roads.
As a winter storm moves through North Georgia, crews are preparing the roads with salt in DeKalb County. Officials urge residents to stay off the roads.
Minneapolis shooting: Minnesota BCA says DHS blocked them from shooting scene
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Department of Homeland Security personnel prevented their investigators from accessing the scene of where a Border Patrol agent fatally shot a man in Minneapolis.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Department of Homeland Security personnel prevented their investigators from accessing the scene of where a Border Patrol agent fatally shot a man in Minneapolis.
Inside a Gwinnett County warming shelter
As an ice storm heads towards metro Atlanta, FOX 5 got to see inside the shelter as it prepares for people.
As an ice storm heads towards metro Atlanta, FOX 5 got to see inside the shelter as it prepares for people.
Minneapolis shooting today: Reaction pours in after man killed by border agent
Reaction across the country, from Minnesota to those in other cities, is pouring in after another person was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis.
Reaction across the country, from Minnesota to those in other cities, is pouring in after another person was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis.
Atlanta airport sees cancellations, delays as ice storm moves into Georgia
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is experiencing significant disruptions due to the ongoing ice storm across the Southeast.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is experiencing significant disruptions due to the ongoing ice storm across the Southeast.
Dahlonega residents excited to see power trucks
People in Dahlonega said they're excited to see power trucks staging in the area ahead of the ice storm. Some were so happy, they treated the workers to snacks.
People in Dahlonega said they're excited to see power trucks staging in the area ahead of the ice storm. Some were so happy, they treated the workers to snacks.
Minneapolis shooting: What we know about the Border Patrol agent who shot man
Gregory Bovino, a senior officer with the Department of Homeland Security, said at a news conference after the incident the agent who shot the man has eight years of experience with Border Patrol.
Gregory Bovino, a senior officer with the Department of Homeland Security, said at a news conference after the incident the agent who shot the man has eight years of experience with Border Patrol.
Jackson EMC prepares for ice, potential power outages
Wendy Jones, the director of PR and communication at Jackson EMC, joins FOX 5 Atlanta to outline the power company's preparations for the impending winter storm. With over 450 employees and 150 additional crew members brought in from as far away as Minnesota, they're standing by to monitor 15,500 miles of line and restore power as safely and quickly as possible.
Wendy Jones, the director of PR and communication at Jackson EMC, joins FOX 5 Atlanta to outline the power company's preparations for the impending winter storm. With over 450 employees and 150 additional crew members brought in from as far away as Minnesota, they're standing by to monitor 15,500 miles of line and restore power as safely and quickly as possible.
Paulding County Sheriff Henson talks winter storm prep, safety
Paulding County Sheriff Henson is urging residents to stay off the roads, utilize non-emergency lines for reporting downed trees, and take advantage of virtual church services to remain safe at home.
Paulding County Sheriff Henson is urging residents to stay off the roads, utilize non-emergency lines for reporting downed trees, and take advantage of virtual church services to remain safe at home.