Dahlonega braces for an inch of ice; 600 crews staged

The northern reaches of Georgia are currently seeing consistent rain as a winter storm begins its descent, with temperatures hovering at or below the freezing mark. In Dahlonega, the situation is critical; authorities are expecting up to an inch of ice accumulation, prompting the staging of over 600 utility contractors to handle inevitable power outages. Local residents have been advised to prepare for being hunkered down for up to four days, as memories of a jackknifed 18-wheeler during last year's storm remain a sharp warning for those considering the roads.