GDOT activates winter weather response as dangerous ice storm approaches
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is shifting to "all hands on deck" as a significant winter storm threatens to blanket North and Central Georgia with dangerous ice.
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is shifting to "all hands on deck" as a significant winter storm threatens to blanket North and Central Georgia with dangerous ice.
Cobb County firefighters brace for treacherous conditions as winter storm approaches
Cobb County firefighters are ramping up staffing and preparing specialized equipment to handle the unique dangers of subfreezing emergency responses.
Cobb County firefighters are ramping up staffing and preparing specialized equipment to handle the unique dangers of subfreezing emergency responses.
Georgia Power: Winter storm may cause ‘2–3 day outage or longer’
Residents should prepare for power outages lasting three days or longer due to heavy weekend icing.
Residents should prepare for power outages lasting three days or longer due to heavy weekend icing.
Georgia Winter Storm Watch | Crippling ice storm's timing, intensity: 'This is no joke'
Heavy freezing rain and ice buildup pose a significant threat for widespread power outages and downed trees.
Heavy freezing rain and ice buildup pose a significant threat for widespread power outages and downed trees.
University of Georgia prepares for winter storm: Possible Monday closure
UGA anticipates closing on Monday, Jan. 26, due to predicted ice accumulation and dangerous travel conditions.
UGA anticipates closing on Monday, Jan. 26, due to predicted ice accumulation and dangerous travel conditions.
How to prevent frozen pipes and furnace failure during a winter storm
Change air filters immediately to maintain system efficiency and prevent mechanical failure during extreme temperature drops.
Change air filters immediately to maintain system efficiency and prevent mechanical failure during extreme temperature drops.
Your pre-snow (or ice) storm shopping list
A major winter storm will arrive this weekend, potentially causing widespread power outages and making travel nearly impossible. Here’s how to get your pantry ready.
A major winter storm will arrive this weekend, potentially causing widespread power outages and making travel nearly impossible. Here’s how to get your pantry ready.
Winter Storm Watch: Possible ice totals for North Georgia
The FOX 5 Storm Team stresses that this system is primarily an ice storm, not a snowstorm, making impacts harder to predict and potentially more severe.
The FOX 5 Storm Team stresses that this system is primarily an ice storm, not a snowstorm, making impacts harder to predict and potentially more severe.
Gov. Kemp issues a State of Emergency for Georgia ahead of storm
Gov. Brian Kemp declared a State of Emergency for all of Georgia during a virtual update about the approaching winter storm on Thursday morning.
Gov. Brian Kemp declared a State of Emergency for all of Georgia during a virtual update about the approaching winter storm on Thursday morning.
Georgia Power crews stand by as ice threatens long-lasting power outages
Georgia officials and utility crews are readying for "significant, long-lasting power outages" this weekend.
Georgia officials and utility crews are readying for "significant, long-lasting power outages" this weekend.
Do trees actually explode from 'extreme' cold?
Can trees really explode in the extreme cold? Rumors are spreading on social media that the frigid temperatures in the Upper Midwest this week could mean exploding trees. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down this viral claim.
Can trees really explode in the extreme cold? Rumors are spreading on social media that the frigid temperatures in the Upper Midwest this week could mean exploding trees. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down this viral claim.
Georgia officials preparing for upcoming ice storm
State and local agencies are mobilizing, with GDOT preparing road treatments and power crews on standby in case of outages.
State and local agencies are mobilizing, with GDOT preparing road treatments and power crews on standby in case of outages.
Goats in coats: Zoo Atlanta’s cutest cold-weather plan
At Zoo Atlanta, a cold snap doesn’t slow things down — it just means it’s time to get creative.
At Zoo Atlanta, a cold snap doesn’t slow things down — it just means it’s time to get creative.
Delta issues travel waiver ahead of winter storm expected in Southeast
Delta Air Lines issued a travel waiver for Atlanta and the Southeast ahead of a predicted weekend winter storm. See the rebooking and cancellation rules.
Delta Air Lines issued a travel waiver for Atlanta and the Southeast ahead of a predicted weekend winter storm. See the rebooking and cancellation rules.
Rockdale asking for donations for homeless before winter storm
Rockdale officials are asking the public to help support people experiencing homelessness this winter through a cold-weather donation drive aimed at providing warmth and dignity during the colder months.
Rockdale officials are asking the public to help support people experiencing homelessness this winter through a cold-weather donation drive aimed at providing warmth and dignity during the colder months.
Winter storm prompts urgent call to foster Atlanta shelter dogs
Shelter officials say they are currently 34 dogs over their target population, creating additional strain at a time when staffing and transportation could be impacted by hazardous weather conditions.
Shelter officials say they are currently 34 dogs over their target population, creating additional strain at a time when staffing and transportation could be impacted by hazardous weather conditions.
Cobb County’s only winter shelter braces for 12-day freeze as funding thins
MUST Ministries will open Cobb County’s only winter shelter for 12 consecutive days starting Saturday.
MUST Ministries will open Cobb County’s only winter shelter for 12 consecutive days starting Saturday.
Georgia winter storm: 'Destructive' ice, snow threatens metro Atlanta
The FOX 5 Storm Team is warning residents to prepare for a "long duration event" starting Saturday that may last into Monday.
The FOX 5 Storm Team is warning residents to prepare for a "long duration event" starting Saturday that may last into Monday.
Rain to return before weekend winter storm
Rain is expected to return overnight Wednesday into Thursday before an impactful winter storm bring snow and ice to North Georgia. Here's your latest update.
Rain is expected to return overnight Wednesday into Thursday before an impactful winter storm bring snow and ice to North Georgia. Here's your latest update.
Georgia winter storm: 5 key terms to know
There's a big storm headed our way. Here are some weather terms you may want to know.
There's a big storm headed our way. Here are some weather terms you may want to know.