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State of emergency declared for Georgia ahead of this weekend's storm
State officials prepare by staging resources and treating over 20,000 lane miles to mitigate impacts of snow and extreme cold, with emergency order in effect through Feb. 6.
- On Jan 30, 2026, Governor Brian Kemp declared a statewide emergency and activated the State Operations Center starting at noon, running through Feb. 6.
- Forecasters say the system will mainly hit north and east Georgia, with up to 5 inches in the northeast corner and a dusting to 2 inches near Macon.
- Georgia Department of Transportation crews are pre-treating more than 20,000 lane miles with brine, working 12-hour shifts to switch to plowing before Feb. 6, while the emergency order suspends truck limits.
- Officials warn that even light snow can create slick roads, with travel impacts beginning Saturday morning, affecting motorists and community safety.
- Unlike last week's Winter Storm Fern, officials say this storm will behave differently; Kemp and partners say they have monitored it and prepared resources, with wind chills possibly reaching around 20 degrees.
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Kemp declares statewide emergency ahead of new winter storm
ATLANTA — Governor Brian P. Kemp declared a statewide State of Emergency on Friday as Georgia braces for another round of winter weather expected to bring snow, extreme cold, and hazardous travel conditions this weekend.
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