GNTC Open Wednesday
All campuses of GNTC will operate on a normal schedule Wednesday, January 22.
Local
No City of LaFayette Utility Payments Can Be Processed Wednesday, January 22 from 12p-1p
Utility Payments temporarily unavailable Wednesday, January 22, from 12 PM to 1 PM.
Internet services will be down on Wednesday, January 22, from 12 PM to 1 PM due to network and hardware updates. During this time, they will be unable to process any utility... Read More.
Lee School Road Boil Water Advisory Remains In Place
From the City of LaFayette:
Lee School Road Boil Water Advisory
Update: 7:40 AM, Tuesday, January 21st
The Boil Water Advisory for City of LaFayette Utility customers served by the Lee School Road Water Treatment Plant remains in place. While we saw a brief settling of the... Read More.
Walker County Schools Closed Wednesday
Due to the extreme cold temperature, Walker County Schools will remain closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District Closed
The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District office in Rome and health departments in Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Paulding, Polk, and Walker counties will be closed today, Tuesday, January 21, due to cold weather.
GNTC Closed Tuesday Due To Weather
GNTC will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, due to weather.
Governor Brian Kemp Issues Statewide State Of Emergency For Weather
From Governor Kemp:
"As our state experiences below-freezing temperatures and prepares for another winter weather system to move through, I have declared a statewide State of Emergency to ensure appropriate resources are deployed.
To allow GDOT to prepare roadways and to limit traffic as much as... Read More.
Gas Prices Inching Up A Little
Good News again for Catoosa, Dade, and Walker Counties as we remain in the lowest metro area gas price market in the State of Georgia at an average of $2.83 a gallon. Overall, Georgians pay an average price of $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded... Read More.
NWS Update- Cold Air To Remain Until Thursday
NWS says, "There is confidence in this being a long duration cold event and large areas will not get above freezing again until Thursday afternoon."
Please note that travel impacts will be the primary concern with ANY amount of snow in counties well to our... Read More.
City of LaFayette Emergency Utility Line Information
City of LaFayette crews are on alert and ready to respond to utility emergencies. Whether it’s frozen or burst pipes, power issues, or other service issues, their team is on standby. If you experience a utility emergency in the City of LaFayette, please call... Read More.
NWS Issues Extreme Cold Warning into Monday Morning
An Extreme Cold Warning is in place for much of North Georgia tonight into Monday morning. Wind chill values will reach 0 or below in the area. A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for the rest of the forecast area, where wind chills... Read More.
Extreme Cold Watch Issued for Sunday Night into Monday Morning for Walker County
Extreme Cold Watch Issued
Temperatures in the area will feel like at or below 0F Sunday night into Monday morning!