Hall County braces for up to one inch of ice

In Gainesville, the temperature is dropping rapidly as Hall County prepares for a significant ice storm expected to bring 0.5 to 1 inch of ice. Power and tree companies are already staged and ready to work, while the Sheriff’s Office has moved to 12-hour shifts to handle the coming emergencies. Officials are warning residents that power restoration could take days, making it vital to stay off the roads and hunker down with essential supplies.