What We Know: Announced closings/ modifications in DeKalb, Rockdale, Fulton, Gwinnett ahead of winter weather

ALANTA, GA— Several government entities in the metro Atlanta area have announced closings or modified schedules ahead of the winter storm expected to hit on Friday, Jan. 10. Below is a list  of notifications On Common Ground News has received so far in its news coverage areas (DeKalb, Fulton, Rockdale and Gwinnett counties). We will update the list as needed.

DeKalb tax commissioner’s office will be closed Jan. 10

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– Due to potential inclement weather, all DeKalb County tax commissioner’s office locations will be closed Friday, Jan. 10 and will re-open Monday, Jan. 13.

Customers may still contact the call center from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and are encouraged to consider online services. 

Property tax information is available online at publicaccess.dekalbtax.org. Motor vehicle e-services are available ateservices.drives.ga.gov. To find a tag kiosk, visit dekalbtax.org/kiosks.

DeKalb County School District announces independent learning

Due to inclement weather, Friday, Jan. 10, will be an asynchronous independent learning day for students and a remote workday for all employees of the DeKalb County School District. We will continue to monitor weather conditions closely and provide updates regarding any additional closures as needed. For the latest information, please visit dekalbschoolsga.org.

DeKalb County offices, facilities to be closed Jan. 10

DEKALB COUNTY, GA–As a result of the pending inclement weather, DeKalb County offices, senior centers, libraries, recreation centers, the Sanitation Division’s customer service desk and the Planning Department’s One Stop Shop will be closed Friday, Jan. 10.

Public safety and other county employees who are required to maintain critical operations during the inclement weather event should check with their supervisors for instructions.

County employees who are not required to deal with the emergency conditions in person will work remotely.

For updated information about road closures and other pertinent information during the event, go to www.dekalbcountyga.gov.

County residents are encouraged to sign up for DeKalb County’s high-speed emergency notification system, CodeRED that can quickly deliver time-sensitive messages via voice, email and text to targeted areas of the county during emergency situations. 

To sign up for CodeRED, visit www.dekalbcountyga.govand click on the CodeRed icon at the top of the page.

During this inclement weather, residents are asked to dial 911 only for life-threatening emergencies. To report non-life-threatening issues, the non-emergency number is 404-294-2911.

DeKalb Public Health modifies operations

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– Due to the forecasted winter weather impacts in metro Atlanta, all DeKalb Public Health regional health centers and services will be closed on Friday, Jan. 10. All outreach events for Friday, Saturday and Sunday are also canceled.

Clients with health center appointments will be contacted and rescheduled.

For additional operational updates, please visit dekalbpublichealth.com, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X(formerly Twitter), or monitor local Atlanta media outlets.

City of Stonecrest to close administrative buildings, recreation center and parks   

STONECREST, GA—Due to anticipated severe cold weather, the City of Stonecrest will close all of its administrative buildings—including City Hall, Browns Mill Recreation Center, and all City parks—on Friday, Jan. 10.

“Our top priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone in Stonecrest during this extreme weather event. We understand the challenges that severe cold can bring, from frozen pipes to power outages, and we want our community to know that we are here to support you,” said Mayor Jazzmin Cobble.

Forecasts indicate that temperatures will drop into the low twenties, a winter storm watch has been issued, and a wind advisory due to strong gusts expected across the region. 

“Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your homes. Check on your neighbors, especially seniors and those who may need assistance, and stay informed through city updates and reliable weather resources. Together, we can weather this storm safely,” said Mayor Cobble.

Rockdale County Public Schools announces independent learning 

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Due to the high potential for inclement weather and hazardous road conditions Friday, Jan. 10, and into this weekend, Superintendent Terry Oatts has made the decision to make Friday an Independent Learning Day for students and a remote workday for staff. Buildings will be closed.

 A few things to note: 

•    School Nutrition is making a take-home meal for students to take home today Thursday to have for a Friday meal. Cafeteria managers and administrators are working together on the process for students to receive the meal prior to dismissal on Thursday. 

•    All Friday and weekend extracurricular or school activities will be canceled and/or rescheduled for a later date. We expect roads may be hazardous from refreezing Saturday and Sunday. 

•    No changes are being made to next week at this time.

We will continue to monitor the weather impact throughout the weekend and will communicate any developments through phone calls, emails, Remind/text messages, websites, social media and local media. Please make sure your contact information is up-to-date in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. 

Rockdale County Clerk of Courts Office closed Jan. 10 

Due to inclement weather forecasted, the Rockdale County Clerk of Courts office will be closed on Friday, Jan. 10 and will reopen on Monday, Jan. 13 as ordered by the Chief Judge of the Superior Court of the Rockdale Judicial Circuit of Georgia.   

Due to inclement weather, all Rockdale County Government facilities including the Rockdale County Tax Commissioner’s Office  will be closed on Friday, Jan. 10. 

Fulton County Board of Health Clinics closed 

ATLANTA –   All Fulton County Board of Health (FCBOH) Clinics will be closed Friday, Jan 10, due to expected severe weather related on that date. The FCBOH plans to resume normal operations on Monday, Jan. 13  

Please call 770-520-7500 if your appointment is impacted by this disruption to reschedule for a later date. 

For more information on the Fulton County Board of Health, visit http://www.fultoncountyboh.com.

Gwinnett County offices closed 

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—Due to the forecasted serious winter weather event, all Gwinnett County Government offices — with the exception of those required for the comfort and safety of residents — will be closed Friday, Jan. 10. 

This decision is made with the safety and well-being of our employees and community in mind. The ice and snow are likely to make road conditions hazardous, and all residents are urged to stay off the roads when possible. 

A full list of County services impacted by the closings can be found on the Gwinnett County website.