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.
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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.
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:
Fannin County:
Blue Ridge City Hall will be closed today.
Fulton County:
Gilmer County:
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
Union County:
Channel 2′s Tom Regan reports that the road to Brasstown Bald has been shut down in anticipation of snow and ice.