LIVE: Local government offices, medical offices, businesses closing for winter storm | Full list

In addition to multiple school districts across metro Atlanta and North Georgia closing on Friday due to anticipated snow and ice, local government offices, as well as some churches, medical offices, businesses, and organizations, are also opting to shut down.

La Nina climate pattern officially arrives; here's what it means for you

Even though La Niña is officially here, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center believes that it may not have a significant impact on weather patterns during the winter and spring.

Winter Storm Thursday Night Update
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A Winter Storm is heading toward North Georgia thru the night and you can expect snowfall to begin before sunrise on Friday morning. Accumulating snow and ice is likely for metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Here is the latest, check back frequently.

State of Emergency declared by Gov. Kemp ahead of incoming winter storm

Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a statewide State of Emergency in anticipation of a significant winter storm expected to impact Georgia starting Friday.

Thursday morning weather forecast
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All eyes are on the developing winter storm heading to Georgia in the next 24 hours. Today is clear and dry, so you should stay warm and plan for possible power outages and dangerous roads on Friday and Saturday.

Atlanta Winter Storm: How to safely heat your home

A winter storm threatens to bring a mix of snow, ice and freezing temperatures to metro Atlanta. Atlanta Fire Rescue says danger can accompany those conditions especially when you are trying to keep your home warm.

Cobb County DOT ready for snow, ice across metro Atlanta

Cobb County officials held a meeting on Wednesday afternoon to make sure they would have everything covered before the winter storm moves in this weekend.

Wednesday night forecast
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A winter storm is likely for north Georgia on Friday. Expect snow accumulations and possible icing. Here is the latest from the FOX 5 Storm Team.

Winter Storm Watch: Timing and intensity
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The FOX 5 Storm Team continues to track an Arctic blast that will bring winter precipitation into north Georgia on Friday. Here's the latest from the FOX 5 Storm Team.

Atlanta Winter Storm Timeline | Snow, ice, rain breakdown for North Georgia

Right now, we are still 48 hours away from the winter event, but as we get closer, it is likely to be upgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory or a Winter Storm Warning.

Wednesday Night Weather Update
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A Winter Storm is likely for North Georgia on Friday. Expect snow accumulations and possible icing. Here is the latest.

Wednesday afternoon forecast
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The deep freeze continues in the Deep South with the threat of snow, ice, sleet, and other winter weather to end the work week. Here's the latest from the FOX 5 Storm Team.

Atlanta Winter Storm: 'No need to panic buy,' Kroger says

North Georgia and metro Atlanta residents are gearing up to be hit with some serious inclement weather this weekend – snow and ice included. One grocery retailer is urging people not to “panic buy."

Winter storm: Hour-by-hour
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The FOX 5 Storm Team takes you through the latest timeline as the threat of snow, sleet, ice, and freezing rain blasts into the state of Georgia on Friday. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect.