Cold air invades South, bringing below-freezing temperatures

A blast of cold air drove temperatures below freezing in many southern states. In Atlanta, the chilly weather system brought temperatures down to the mid-20s early Tuesday, prompting city officials to open warming shelters.

Tornado plows from east Paulding County into west Cobb, leaving path of destruction

While the system proved deadly in several states, it appears Georgia avoided any major injuries. Though, the National Weather Service acknowledged several close calls, particularly for those who fell in the path of an EF-0 tornado that plowed its way from east Paulding County into west Cobb County for an intense four minutes.