Special Weather Statement for Far North Georgia
Community January 5, 2022
Gilmer prepares for inclement weather with closings
News January 7, 2021
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Warnings of winter weather and notifications from the National Weather Service have forced closings and delays in Gilmer County tonight.
According to the National Weather Service, “total snow accumulations of two to four inches with isolated higher and ice accumulations of a light glaze to one-tenth of an inch possible.”
In effect until 7 p.m. Friday, elevations above 1500 feet will see worse conditions.
The conditions are already seeing posts and statements of closures. The Gilmer Sheriff’s Office reported, “Due to the inclement weather that is expected overnight, the Courthouse and all County Offices for non-essential employees will be delayed until 10:00am Friday morning, January 8, 2021.”
In addition to the courthouse, Gilmer Schools has also closed their school facilities. Instead choosing to go forward with a virtual learning day. They posted saying, “Because the safety of Gilmer County students and staff is our highest priority, Gilmer County Schools will plan to hold a virtual learning day tomorrow Friday January 8, 2021.”
Gilmer Health Department is also closing due to the weather, “Due to anticipated winter weather conditions that could result in hazardous road conditions, the Fannin County and Gilmer County Health Departments will be CLOSED tomorrow, Friday, January 8. Any further updates regarding weather impacts on public health services in North Georgia will be provided by the North Georgia Health District.”
Waiting for the storm to hit, these closures come with just the warning of winter weather as officials are attempting to provide for safety and security of citizens.
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News, Press Release December 22, 2020
Flood to Ice Gilmer’s weather turns again with Winter Storm
News February 8, 2020
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – In less than 24 hours, Gilmer County has gone from heavy rains and high winds under a Flash Flood Warning to Heavy Snow and Ice under a Winter Storm Warning.
The National Weather Service has issued the Winter Storm Warning until 7 p.m. tonight calling for up to 4 inches of accumulation. The NWS stated, “Accumulating snow on area roadways, and reduced visibility in snow, could make travel very difficult. Temperatures should drop below freezing again tonight…making black ice possible on Sunday morning.”
Gilmer Citizens are encouraged to stay off the roads not only tonight, but in the morning as well with ice from both the snowfall and the several inches of rain from the last two days.
While the Gilmer County Public Safety department had already prepared storm shelters and emergency preparations yesterday for the flood, they are continuing shelter operations through this change in the storm as it continues to hit Gilmer. The Public Safety Department issued a statement saying, “Many people are becoming stranded on the roads due to impossible driving conditions. We have opened a warming shelter at the Civic Center for those who cannot get home or to any other warm location. For information, please call our non-emergency number at 706-635-8911.”
The weather has already cause accidents on the roads including major accidents. The Gilmer Sheriff’s Office has reported a semi truck wrecked at Hwy. 515 at the 382 connector. While this accident is cleared at this time, more accidents could come from worsening road and ice conditions.
Emergency Responders are ready to respond to people in medical needs, emergency situations, and stranded families.
Gilmer County Public Safety released information this morning about closed and barricaded roads.
Maddox Dr. – Barricaded
Howard Simmons Rd. – Barriacaded
Main Gate Coosawattee – Closed
Ellenton Gate Coosawattee – Closed
Most streets inside Coosawattee are impassable
Vehicle accidents are occurring all over the county. Statements have been issued that the Georgia Department of Transportation and Gilmer County Road Department are working vigorously to keep up with the rapidly changing road conditions.
Authorities are asking citizens to “please stay home for a few hours. Conditions should improve by mid-afternoon.”
Public Health District and County Health Departments Closed on Tuesday, January 29th
Announcements January 28, 2019
For Immediate Release
January 28, 2019
Public Health District and County Health Departments Closed on Tuesday, January 29th
Due to predicted winter weather conditions, North Georgia Health District 1-2, based in Dalton, and Health Departments and public health services in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield counties will be CLOSED on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. All further updates will be provided and posted to our website at www.nghd.org and on our social media sites at facebook.com/NGaHealth, twitter.com/NGAHealthDist,instagram.com/northgahealth.
Snow in Gilmer could cause further issues with refreezing
News December 9, 2017
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Authorities continue to monitor and patrol the area, but citizens are even beginning to venture back out into town today.
While officials have reported the main roads to be clearing, others are still fighting the slush and ice that is following the melt seen across the county today. The Sheriff’s office is still encouraging those traveling on the roads today to “use common sense and take extra time that may be needed if you drive today.”
Additionally, as the sun sets tonight, the dangers will return according to the Sheriff’s office: “The temperatures are expected to drop into the teens tonight, so be cautious of black ice that may form as a result of any moisture remaining on any roadways.”
While the snow is melting, citizens and county and city workers are proceeding with clean up and repairs from last night. People are finding situations like this photo on Holden Road showing a tree across the power lines. Many citizens still do not have power. One report from the Amicalola Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) early this morning reported Gilmer County alone is seeing 4,695 members without power.
Crews are out working on these issues as quickly as possible in the current conditions.
Other reports are coming in as to how people prepared for the snowfall. One report from the Volunteers Helping the Gilmer County Animal Shelter said the shelter’s director took matters upon himself saying, “Well, we have a wonderful director, who spent the night and will be taking care of the shelter today.”
Others are venturing into town for warmer places and taking the day to enjoy the winter weather amidst the issues.
Make sure to stay with FYN as we continue to monitor for updates and changes to the storm. Officials are suggesting that citizens once again avoid the roads tonight due to the possibility of black ice.
Snow blankets Amicalola EMC service area bringing widespread outages
Featured, News December 8, 2017
A beautiful snowfall has blanketed the entire Amicalola Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) service area today. The heavy wet snow is weighing down trees and tree limbs and has now caused up to 369 separate power outages, for a total of 6,219 members affected so far. Nine out of the 10 counties in our service area are experiencing widespread power outages. Crews are working, contract crews have been called in and all are expected to work all night. Please report power outages to the following automated outage management system: 706-253-0359 or 706-276-0359 or 706-864-0359.
SNOW BLANKETS AMICALOLA EMC SERVICE AREA BRINGING WIDESPREAD OUTAGES
Featured, News December 8, 2017
A beautiful snowfall has blanketed the entire Amicalola EMC service area today. The heavy wet snow is weighing down trees and tree limbs and has now caused up to 369 separate power outages, for a total of 6219 members affected so far. 9 out of the 10 counties in our service area are experiencing widespread power outages. Crews are working, contract crews have been called in and all are expected to work all night. Please report power outages to the following automated outage management system: 706-253-0359 OR 706-276-0359 OR 706-864-0359.
Schools Close due to Snow
Featured, News December 8, 2017
Several counties are currently under a winter storm warning until 7am Saturday. Periods of snow (1-4 inches) are expected making difficult travel conditions. Road conditions are expected to deteriorate through the day and into the evening. The safety of students and staff is always a primary concern and for that reason the following Schools will be closed today December 8, 2017.
Fannin, Gilmer, Pickens, Union, Towns, Lumpkin, White, Dawson, Murray, & Cherokee County North Carolina.
Please use caution as you travel. FetchYourNews will update on conditions as the winter weather continues to effect our area.
Winter Weather Advisory for North Georgia
Featured, Featured Stories, News February 8, 2016
Winter Weather Advisory for north Ga extended until 10AM Wednesday. Overall, expecting rain to change to snow this evening. Snow bands will likely develop overnight and continue Tuesday. Hard to say exactly where the bands will set up but overall snow showers will be light. Though snow will be light, areas within any banding will see a little more snow than those outside of the bands. Highest accumulations still expected across the mountains where temperatures remain the coldest the longest. Snow will taper overnight Tuesday/early Wednesday.
GMFTO 1/25/16 Morning Monologue
Opinion January 25, 2016
BKP talks snow across the east and the Coming Political Debates and Issues.
https://youtu.be/uqbU6nmUe6U
Deal Issues State of Emergency Ahead of New Winter Storm
Featured, Featured Stories, News January 22, 2016
January 21, 2016
Ahead of a second winter storm this week, Gov. Nathan Deal issued a new state of emergency for 21 counties beginning Thursday evening and lasting through Sunday, Jan. 24, at midnight. The emergency declaration extends to 21 counties under a winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service. They include Banks, Catoosa, Dade, Dawson, Fannin, Franklin, Gilmer, Gordon, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Murray, Pickens, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, Walker, White and Whitfield Counties. Deal continues to monitor an additional 24 counties, including those in metro Atlanta, under a winter storm advisory.
“In order to prepare for the second round of storms, I’ve directed state agency heads to encourage employees to telecommute where appropriate,” Deal said. “Capitol Hill agencies and other state government offices will close at 12:00 p.m. on Friday to allow time for roads and bridges to be treated in advance of possible freezing rain and snow. I encourage municipal governments and private businesses in metro Atlanta and other affected areas to follow suit. I will continue to monitor those counties under a winter storm advisory and revise my executive order as needed.”
The National Weather Service has issued the advisory for Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Elbert, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Haralson, Jackson, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Paulding, Polk, Rockdale and Walton Counties.
GEMA/HS and Emergency Operations Command will continue coordinating response efforts between the Georgia Department of Transportation, the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Natural Resources.
Alert – Winter Storm Warning in effect from 12 AM Friday to 7 PM EST Saturday
News January 22, 2016
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Snow Coming Down in North Georgia
Featured, Featured Stories, News, Videos January 20, 2016
January 20th 2016 ~ Snow coming down in North Georgia.
Deal mobilizes state resources ahead of winter storm
Featured, Featured Stories, News January 19, 2016
On Tuesday evening, Gov. Nathan Deal issued a state of emergency for 15 counties under a winter storm warning. These counties include Dade, Walker, Catoosa, Chatooga, Whitfield, Murray, Gordon, Fannin, Gilmer, Union, Towns, Pickens, Dawson, Lumpkin and White Counties.
“The winter storm is predicted to cause snow and ice accumulations on roads and bridges in affected areas, and the safety of our residents is my top priority” Deal said. “I’ve directed the Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security (GEMA/HS) to coordinate with the Georgia Department of Transportation, the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Natural Resources to move assets to area where snow and ice are expected. GEMA/HS will work with local officials, including those school systems, to ensure resources are available as needed.”