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GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—A number of services are being impacted by the impending winter weather storm  expected to hit Georgia and residents should plan accordingly. Here’s a look at services impacted Tuesday, Jan. 21 :    Trials and Hearingshave been canceled due to weather conditions. The Buford, Centerville, Lawrenceville and NorcrossSenior Centers will be closed to the public. Ride Gwinnettwill not operate commuter service. Weather conditions will continue to be monitored and service updates will be communicated as more information becomes available. All Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner Offices closed Tuesday, Jan. 21, at noon.  For updates, visit GwinnettTaxCommissioner.comfor updates. Warming stations are opendue to the projected…

ATLANTA – Gov. Brian P. Kemp has declared a statewide State of Emergency, effective immediately, in preparation for the freezing temperatures and winter weather expected to impact Georgia.  The State of Emergency executive order authorizes the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) to activate the State Operations Center (SOC) and mobilize any needed resources to address potential impacts. It also allows for the Georgia Department of Defense to provide up to 250 Georgia National Guard troops, should they be needed for preparation, response, and recovery efforts. The State of Emergency will run through next Tuesday, January 28. “Before the full…

UPDATE: Due to winter weather and anticipated hazardous travel conditions, all DeKalb Public Health regional health centers and offices will be CLOSED on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Clients with health center appointments will be contacted and rescheduled. DEKALB COUTY, 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 Tuesday, Jan. 21. 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…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA–Due to forecasted inclement weather, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners’ Committee of the Whole meeting will be held virtually on Tuesday, Jan. 21, beginning at 9 a.m.  Public access to the meeting will be available via zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/89088658735. The meeting also will be available via live stream on DCTV’s webpage and on DCTVChannel23.TV.  The meeting’s agenda can be found at https://dekalbcountyga.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Due to expected inclement weather, Rockdale County Schools Superintendent Terry Oatts announced that Tuesday, Jan. 21, will be an Independent Learning Day for students and a remote work day for staff.  Buildings will remain closed. All Tuesday extracurricular or school activities will be canceled and/or rescheduled for a later date.  “We will continue to monitor the weather for Wednesday and will send updates as appropriate. We hope you stay safe and warm during this time,” the school district, said.     

ATLANTA —Due to below freezing temperatures Atlanta Public Schools and district offices will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 2. All school, extracurricular, and athletic activities are canceled.  If you are in need of assistance, please visit APSCARES.FINDHELP.COM to access resources and support in the Metro Atlanta area. Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost resources are available The Committee on Council and City Council regular session meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 21, are canceled due to the inclement weather in the forecast. The Committee on Council and full Council meetings have been tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 22, inside…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) has announced that Tuesday, Jan. 21, will be a Digital Learning Day for students and a remote workday for staff.  Buildings will remain closed, and there will be no meal deliveries. All Tuesday extracurricular and school activities will be canceled and/or rescheduled. “We will continue to monitor the weather and send updates as appropriate,” GCPS officials said. 

FULTON COUNTY, GA– All Fulton County Schools and administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, Jan.21, due to potential impacts from incoming inclement weather.  Students should not report to school and there is no expectation of remote learning on Jan. 21. All after-school meetings, extended day programs, field trips, clubs or athletic practices and events also are canceled. The in-person community meeting for District 2 Board Member Lillie Pozatek also will transition to a remote meeting. The link is posted here. What does this mean for employees? Although schools and administrative offices are closed, Jan. 21 is a workday to ensure continuity of…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office has issued a BOLO(Be on the lookout) for Justin Perry Hurst, who is a suspect in a stabbing incident that occurred Jan. 18 at 2385 Wall Street in Conyers, GA.  The victim, identified as an off-duty officer from the metro Atlanta area, was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. The severity of the officer’s injuries is being evaluated, authorities said. Deputies said the suspect and officer got into an argument after a hit-and-run on I-20 near Panola Road around 6 p.m. Hurst hit a Chevy Silverado driven by the off-duty officer. The…