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GDOT Urges Extreme Caution on Roadways
Overnight a mix of snow, sleet and rain fell over much of north Georgia. Georgia DOT crews will continue to check bridges and spread salt as necessary. The following may still have some icy patches and/or fallen trees and is being treated...
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Dawson County Cancels all School Evening Activities
According to Superintendent of Schools, Keith Porter, the Dawson County School system has canceled all evening activities – including sporting events...
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Anticipated Snow and Ice May Create Extremely Hazardous Driving Conditions Across North Georgia
In the Metropolitan Atlanta area, precipitation is expected to be mostly rain; but freezing temperatures are forecast for Saturday night. Moisture on roadways at that time will freeze; dangerous black ice may be prevalent...
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Wind Advisory in Effect from 7 PM This Evening to 7 AM EST Sunday for Much of Far North Georgia
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a wind advisory in effect from 7 p.m. Saturday evening until 7 a.m. Sunday for much of North Georgia, North of a line from Rome to Cumming and Cleveland...
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Dawson County Residents Enjoy Snow Day
Government, school and other closings forced residents to sit back and enjoy the spectacular white stuff that we don't get to enjoy often enough...

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Weather Alert for Dawson County
As of 1/7/2010 4:23:29 PM EASTERN, LIGHT ACCUMULATIONS OF SNOWFALL ARE STILL EXPECTED ACROSS NORTH AND PARTS OF CENTRAL GA THROUGH THIS EVENING...
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Winter Weather Advisory in Effect from Noon Thursday to Midnight EST Thursday Night.
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a winter weather advisory for snow, which is in effect from noon Thursday to midnight EST Thursday night.  Driving conditions are expected to be hazardous...
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Low Temps and Wintery Mix Predicted This Week
Forecasters are saying flurries are possible today from Dawsonville to Gainesville. There’s a 40-percent chance for snow across Metro Atlanta Thursday and Thursday night, with accumulations expected up to two inches, along with the problems it brings to snarled traffic and stranded travelers again on Friday...
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Next Arctic Blast Could be Worse for South, Fruit Crops
That next cold blast will enter the northern Plains Tuesday night and Wednesday and will follow a large swath of snow that will visit much of the South later in the week...
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Hurricane Season Starts Next Week
Besides high winds, hurricanes can cause flooding, storm surge in coastal areas, and tornadoes, all potentially devastating to property...
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Insured Losses From Friday's Storms Estimated at $60 Million
Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John W. Oxendine says that consumers with damaged property can follow some simple steps to begin the claims filing process...
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Severe Storm Strikes Dawson County
Seven homes were damaged during the Good Friday storm, including a home on Bearden Road which incurred significant damage.  A female occupant was initially entrapped in the structure, but was able to get out of the home under her own power.  Two storm-related medical calls were also handled by Dawson County Emergency Services...
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National Flood Safety Week is March 16-20
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine says that flood coverage is federally backed by the National Flood Insurance Program.  Flood insurance is available for up to $250,000 for damage to one's home...
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March Marks Start of Active Tornado Season in Georgia
The Georgia Emergency Management Agency's Ready Georgia encourages all Georgians to prepare, plan and stay informed about tornado threats. March marks the start of a three-month active tornado season in the Southeast...
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GDOT Continues to Monitor Roadway Conditions
The GDOT deposited a total of 3,750 tons of salt and 7,500 tons of rock, and put in many hours of overtime to keep Georgia roads safe and drivable during snowy conditions across the state...
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GDOT Urges All To Avoid Unnecessary Travel
No icing on roadways, bridges or other overpasses has been reported through midday Sunday, but is possible as temperatures decline through the afternoon and particularly overnight....
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Insurance Commissioner Oxendine Estimates Losses From Storms at $25 Million
According to Oxendine, actual losses are deemed much higher when infrastructure damage and uninsured losses are factored in...
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Wind Advisory for Dawson County Remains in Effect Until 9 p.m.
An area of strong winds moved into North Georgia early this morning, ahead of an approaching cold front.  South to Southwest winds of 20-30 MPH are expected, with gusts over 35 MPH...
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Dawson County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service Invite You to Participate in Our Annual Tornado Warning Drill
At approximately 9:10 AM EST on Wednesday, February 4, the National Weather Service forecast offices serving Georgia will transmit a practice tornado warning...
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Oxendine Offers Homeowners Tips in Conjunction with Severe Weather Awareness Week
While tornadoes can occur at any time of year if atmospheric conditions are right, March, April and May are considered prime months for tornadoes to strike...
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