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.
State officials update on ice storm preparations
Georgia officials said they are prepared for whatever the weather brings to metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Georgia officials said they are prepared for whatever the weather brings to metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Georgia officials prepare for ice storm, move resources north
Georgia state officials are moving resources north of metro Atlanta to prepare for the possible effects of an ice storm headed towards the area.
Georgia state officials are moving resources north of metro Atlanta to prepare for the possible effects of an ice storm headed towards the area.
Second case of avian flu confirmed in Walker County poultry flock
The Georgia Department of Agriculture confirmed a second case of avian flu in Walker County. A flock of 16,000 chickens was depopulated as a precaution.
The Georgia Department of Agriculture confirmed a second case of avian flu in Walker County. A flock of 16,000 chickens was depopulated as a precaution.
Georgia Winter Storm: Current list of cancellations, closures, changes
As a winter storm approaches Georgia, several schools, businesses and events are adjusting schedules or announcing cancellations out of caution.
As a winter storm approaches Georgia, several schools, businesses and events are adjusting schedules or announcing cancellations out of caution.
Atlanta braces for major ice storm: What you need to know
Metro Atlanta and North Georgia are preparing for a massive, long-duration ice storm expected to be the most significant in over a decade. Meteorologists are tracking a specific atmospheric setup involving a "wedge" of cold air and a "warm nose" aloft that will likely result in heavy freezing rain rather than snow. Officials have already activated high-level emergency operations, and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport has deployed its "cold weather playbook," utilizing millions in new equipment to avoid the paralysis seen in 2014.
Metro Atlanta and North Georgia are preparing for a massive, long-duration ice storm expected to be the most significant in over a decade. Meteorologists are tracking a specific atmospheric setup involving a "wedge" of cold air and a "warm nose" aloft that will likely result in heavy freezing rain rather than snow. Officials have already activated high-level emergency operations, and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport has deployed its "cold weather playbook," utilizing millions in new equipment to avoid the paralysis seen in 2014.
DeKalb mobilizes 12,500 tons of salt and sand for weekend ice storm
DeKalb County has declared a state of emergency, closing all non-essential government buildings through the weekend.
DeKalb County has declared a state of emergency, closing all non-essential government buildings through the weekend.