NORTHEAST GEORGIA — Winter weather continues to affect travel across Northeast Georgia, with officials reporting improving conditions on some main roads but warning that secondary routes, shaded areas and falling temperatures could create renewed hazards overnight.
White County
In White County, Public Information Officer Bryce Barrett said officials are tracking an estimated 228 roadway issues, including 93 on state roads, 92 on county roads and 43 on city streets. Barrett emphasized the figures reflect reported hazards and problem areas and do not necessarily indicate that roads are impassable. Conditions continue to change as crews assess and clear routes.
Lumpkin County
In Lumpkin County, Alicia Davis, division director of Community and Employee Services, told Now Georgia many main roads through Dahlonega and across the county have been treated, salted and are running smoothly. However, she cautioned that secondary roads and shaded areas remain a concern. Davis also said the Georgia Forestry Commission has deployed a “timber strike team” to assist the county and power companies with clearing downed trees.
Stephens County
In Stephens County, Public Information Officer Rebekah Smith told Now Habersham deputies continue monitoring roadways. Smith reported that many roads are currently melting, but icy patches remain in shaded areas and near lakefront locations. She warned that temperatures are expected to fall below freezing around 7 p.m., raising concerns for black ice as remaining moisture refreezes overnight and into Tuesday morning.
Hart County
In Hart County, Hartwell Mayor Brandon Johnson said Georgia Department of Transportation crews are shoveling ice from primary roads throughout Hartwell, but secondary roads remain icy. Hart County Sheriff Chris Carroll warned that roads across the county remain slick, especially on secondary routes, and urged motorists to use extreme caution if travel is necessary. Officials also cautioned that increasing winds could bring down trees and power lines and that refreezing is expected overnight as temperatures drop below freezing.
Officials across the region continue to urge residents to delay travel when possible, remain alert for changing conditions and monitor local updates as crews respond to icy roads, falling trees and refreezing temperatures.
