Weather Closings and Delays
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CLOSINGS/CANCELLATIONS
Tuesday, Jan. 18
Habersham County
Avita Community Partners operating remotely...
Clarkesville cancels Boil Water Boil Advisory
The Clarkesville Water Department has canceled the Boil Water Advisory it issued earlier today, January 18, for some of its customers.
The advisory was issued...
Habersham public works and safety crews working overtime in wake of winter storm
First responders, public safety and Habersham County employees have worked tirelessly since Friday to prepare for and help support citizens during Winter Storm Izzy.
"Our...
Black ice causing treacherous road conditions, National Weather Service says
Black ice is causing treacherous road conditions in North Georgia and the western Carolinas this morning and it's expected to continue through tonight.
A special weather...
Piedmont campus “roaring” with snow day fun
Winter Storm Izzy hit Northeast Georgia hard-- but even in a state of emergency, Piedmont University students found a silver lining: making memories in...
sNOWhabersham: Wintry scenes from around Northeast Georgia
Share your snow pics and videos with us on Now Habersham's Facebook page tagged #sNOWhabersham. Be sure to include your location.
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Public safety, GDOT urge drivers to stay off roads
As Winter Storm Izzy blankets Northeast Georgia in snow and ice, area public safety departments are urging citizens to stay off the roads as...
Generator and heating use increase risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning
Generators are selling out around Habersham County, temperatures are dropping, and the community is hunkering down to weather the coming winter storm. But while...
Stocking up for winter storm leaves shelves empty
As winter weather approaches, threatening Northeast Georgia with ice, high winds, sleet and snow, the community is making sure they have gas in their...
HEMC crews prepare for major winter storm
Utility companies across Georgia are getting ready for what's expected to be a major winter storm. The storm, named 'Izzy' by the Weather Channel,...
Habersham first responders prep for coming winter weather
A winter storm warning for the Northeast Georgia region will begin Saturday at 6 p.m., running until 8 a.m. Monday. Friday afternoon, members from...
Gainesville police release name of woman found dead along utility access road
Gainesville police have identified the woman whose body was found Thursday along a public utility access road as Kimberly A. Johnson, age 41, of...