Dahlonega braces for deep freeze as slush turns to ice

In Lumpkin County, FOX 5's Tyler Fingert reports from a deceptively calm Dahlonega where temperatures have temporarily warmed, leading to a significant afternoon thaw. While major thoroughfares like State Route 400 are currently clear, officials warn that a "deep freeze" in the mid-20s tonight will turn existing slush and puddles into treacherous black ice. Approximately 50 utility crews are currently staged at the Dahlonega Walmart, prepared to respond as the weight of remaining ice on large trees threatens to cause a spike in power outages overnight.