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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, the Georgia governor declared a statewide emergency and activated the State Operations Center at noon, running through Feb. 6.
- Forecasters say the system will mainly hit north and east Georgia, with the northeast corner possibly seeing up to 5 inches of snow, and areas near Macon getting a dusting to 2 inches.
- Georgia Department of Transportation crews are pre-treating more than 20,000 lane miles with brine, working 12-hour shifts to plow after the storm, as the emergency order runs through Feb. 6.
- Officials warn that even light snow can make roads slick and disrupt travel, with impacts beginning Saturday morning and continuing into next week, according to GEMA/HS and GDOT.
- Kemp reiterated that state agencies have been monitoring and preparing for the system, with the National Weather Service warning wind chills could fall to minus-15 degrees.
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