With heavy rain and wintry mix in the forecast, there are closures people in the affected areas need to know about.
[SCHOOL CLOSINGS: Full list here]
Many schools and offices in north Georgia mountains have closed in anticipation of winter weather. A winter weather advisory is in effect until Friday morning for those counties.
JUST IN: Snowing now in parts of Fannin County... near Blue Ridge... also starting to see some snow stick around Hiawassee. @wsbtv
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) February 20, 2020
GDOT told Channel 2 Action News crews will be working late in the northern areas. In the metro area, a spokesperson said crews will be working to place some salt on bridges and spot check remaining wet spots in anticipation of black ice.
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Here is a list of all of the closures we’ve received so far. Check back for updates as these are subject to change.
Bartow County:
Officials shut down Tanyard Creek Road Wednesday afternoon because of flooding. Channel 2′s Kristen Holloway went back out there Thursday morning, where it was still closed.
[RELATED: Allatoona Lake more than 18 feet higher than normal, causing flooding]
North Georgia Closures:
All public health departments and public health services in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield counties are closed through Friday.
Butts County:
Campground at High Falls State Park closed due to flooding. All park visitors must stay out of the lake and river. Check https://t.co/fx7ZQ4k01H for updates. @GADeptofTrans @GeorgiaEMA @GaDNRLE #besafe #flood #raingoaway
— Georgia State Parks (@GaStateParks) February 19, 2020
Fannin County:
Blue Ridge City Hall will be closed today.
Fulton County:
Road Closure Alert: There is a tree down blocking the roadway near the 400 block of North Harbor Drive near Johnson Ferry Rd.
Posted by Sandy Springs Police on Thursday, February 20, 2020
Gilmer County:
***FYI - Due to the expected inclement weather, we will delay opening the Courthouse and all county offices for non-essential employees until 10:00 a.m. Friday morning, February 21, 2020. #gilmersheriff
Posted by Gilmer County Sheriff's Office - Georgia on Thursday, February 20, 2020
Spalding County:
Flooding has closed several roads in Spalding County, according to the sheriff’s office. Spalding is one of the counties under a Flash Flood Watch
We have several roads that are closed due to the weather conditions. Please use caution driving and turn on your...
Posted by Spalding County Sheriff's Office on Thursday, February 20, 2020
Union County:
Channel 2′s Tom Regan reports that the road to Brasstown Bald has been shut down in anticipation of snow and ice.
Road to Brasstown Bald, highest peak in Georgia, closed in anticipation of snow and ice. I’ll have a live report at noon. pic.twitter.com/JEbV4d5PEI
— Tom Regan (@tomreganWSB) February 20, 2020
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