A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from one o’clock Saturday morning through ten o’clock Monday morning. A watch means winter storm conditions are possible, and residents should closely monitor changing weather. The National Weather Service says heavy mixed precipitation is possible, with up to one inch of snow and sleet, and ice accumulations between one quarter and three quarters of an inch. Potential impacts include power outages, tree damage, and dangerous travel conditions, possibly affecting the Monday morning commute. Patrick Core has your updated forecast all day on Georgia 93-7. You can check out Patrick’s Morning Weather Discussion updated daily on DiscoverWalker.com.
Governor Brian Kemp has declared a statewide State of Emergency as the expected winter storm approaches. The declaration allows state agencies to mobilize resources and position response teams ahead of potentially hazardous weather. Governor Kemp says the move is designed to ensure a fast and effective response as conditions develop. State officials are urging Georgians to prepare their families and homes and to stay informed through official emergency updates.
Walker County officials are reminding pet owners to take extra precautions. The Walker County Animal Shelter is offering cold weather pet supplies to those in need, including dog houses, bedding, and weather flaps. Pet owners who need assistance can contact Walker County Animal Control at [email protected]. Officials strongly urge residents to keep pets indoors during freezing conditions.
A special election has been scheduled to fill the Georgia State Senate seat vacated by Colton Moore. Governor Brian Kemp has issued the order this week. The Governor has set Tuesday, March tenth as the date for the special election in Senate District fifty-three. The vacancy was created after Moore qualified earlier this month to run for Georgia’s Fourteenth Congressional District seat in the U.S. House. The election will be administered by the Secretary of State’s office, with the winner filling the vacant Senate seat. March 10th is also the date for the election to fill the 14th Congressional seat in the House.
LaFayette Basketball is back on Georgia 93-7 tonight. The Ramblers face Gordon Lee. The pre-game starts at 4:50pm. Tip off of the girls game is at 5. The boys game will follow, you can catch both games right here and streaming everywhere at DiscoverWalker.com.