Area closings & delays
A current list of weather-related closings and delays. For school closings, click here.
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CLOSED
Friday, Sept. 27
Banks County Sheriff's Administrative...
Crews prepare in advance of the storm
Baldwin Public Works crews have been preparing for the incoming storm for more than two days, according to Public Works Director Scott Barnhart. “We’ve...
Struggling with overcrowding, shelter evacuates cats ahead of Helene
An at-capacity shelter and an unprecedented storm put the Habersham County Animal Shelter on a potential collision course this week.
With less than 24 hours...
Stephens County schools tighten security for students
Stephens County School System recently adopted enhanced security measures in response to the Sept. 4 shooting at Apalachee High School that left four dead...
Crews clear roads, restore power after storm
Wednesday’s afternoon storms had road crews and power crews working into the evening to clear roads and restore power.
SEE RELATED: Tornado Warning for Habersham...
No injuries, limited damage reported after tornado threat in Habersham, Rabun
Tornado sirens blared across Habersham County on Wednesday as severe weather rolled into the region ahead of Hurricane Helene.
Radar indicated circulation between Demorest and...
Storm knocks out power to hundreds across Northeast Georgia
Power outages are reported across Northeast Georgia and Habersham County after thunderstorms roared through Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 25. Those same thunderstorms resulted in a...
Schools shelter in place as parts of Habersham under tornado warning
Update: Habersham County schools started releasing students just after 3:40 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. Tallulah Falls School will continue to hold students until 4 p.m.
Rabun...
Habersham EMS Chief: ‘There is a mess heading our way’
"There is a mess heading our way," Chief Jeff Adams of Habersham EMS said. "Go out and get what you need for the next...
Helene elevated to hurricane as Georgia prepares for strong winds, flooding
Update: Helene reached Category 1 hurricane status just before noon on Wednesday as the storm approached the shores of Florida's Panhandle. That part of...
Forest Service announces temporary closures ahead of Hurricane Helene
The U.S. Forest Service has announced temporary closures for its recreation areas and campgrounds on Wednesday ahead of Hurricane Helene’s arrival in north Georgia,...
Apalachee High School students return to counselors, therapy dogs and hugs from friends, teachers
The American flag in front of the school waved from half-staff early morning Monday before students returned for an open house at Apalachee High...