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North Georgia flooding: False claims, road closures, tetanus shots, school

Fannin County officials say a viral video falsely blamed the McCaysville flooding on a dam release; they say extraordinary rainfall overwhelmed waterways and drainage systems. Crews and volunteers are clearing debris and restoring roads and utilities. McCaysville’s boil water advisory remains in effect. Residents can find help with cleanup,...

Fannin County, GA · 2d

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Flash Floods Leave the North Georgia Community Shaken

Severe flash floods devastated parts of North Georgia on Nov. 4, prompting Gov. Brian Kemp to declare a state of emergency for four counties: Fannin, Gilmer, Murray and Union which will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. Nov. 12, 2026. The Weather Channel reported that rainfall rates reached 2 to...

Mccaysville, GA · 3d

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North Georgia faces freezing temps, possible snow flurries

A major cold snap is headed for metro Atlanta and north Georgia as back-to-back cold fronts bring gusty winds, wind chills in the 30s, near-freezing temperatures and the chance for light mountain snow flurries heading into the weekend. In his Wednesday 10 p.m. forecast, FOX 5 meteorologist Jonathan Stacey tracks a few isolated overnight showers across far northern Georgia and wind gusts topping 20 mph before a mild, breezy Thursday "transition day" with afternoon gusts over 25 mph.

Georgia · 1d

FOX 5 Atlanta

North Georgia braces for freeze watch Saturday

Atlanta, GA · 4h

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Hard freeze threat approaches North Georgia

As of Thursday afternoon, FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Marquise Meda is tracking an approaching cold surge set to bring a developing freeze threat and the coldest air in nearly eight months to metro Atlanta and north Georgia. Following mild afternoon temperatures near 64 degrees and an active Freeze Watch issued by the National Weather Service, an approaching frontal boundary will bring a chance for a Thursday night shower in Blairsville before driving overnight lows into the 40s and 30s.

Blairsville, GA · 10h

Now Georgia

Freeze Watch in effect for much of North and West Georgia Friday night

Freeze Watch in effect for much of North and West Georgia Friday night The first winter cold front of the season has pushed through Georgia, and a Freeze Watch is in effect for most of the northwestern third of the state for Friday night. The Watch is in effect from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday for Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Cherokee, Cobb, Coweta, Dade, Dawson, Douglas, F…

Georgia · 6h

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Polar Vortex Could Drive Lows Up to 23 Degrees Below Normal Across Atlanta, Clayton and Dahlonega as Arctic Air Targets Thanksgiving Week

ATLANTA — North Georgia will get a short winter chill this weekend, and temperatures should rebound by the end of next week. The bigger story is the chance of a truly Arctic air mass arriving Thanksgiving week, driven by the polar vortex. The latest European model shows morning lows running 17 to 21 degrees below normal by November 24, with some spots even colder.

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McCaysville and Copperhill devasted by floods

Downtown McCaysville, a town in Fannin County in North Georgia, on Thursday, Nov. 5, when the Toccoa River crested at a record 18.05 feet after overnight flash flooding. Water rose to the awnings of storefronts along the main street, and floodwater up to six to seven feet deep covered parts of downtown, according to McCaysville Police Chief Michael Earley.

Mccaysville, GA · 3d

USA TODAY

Could it snow in Atlanta this weekend? Colder temperatures on the way

It's finally starting to feel like fall outside, but it may be a short season as winter temperatures are making their way to Georgia later this week. The state saw a cool-down period this week where temperatures began to dip into the lower 40s and 30s in the northern part of the state, also reaching as low as 42 degrees in central Georgia in places like Macon and Columbus. Frost advisories have been issued for some of Georgia's northern counties at the beginning of this week, but "the coldest weather of the season thus far looms this weekend," according to the National Weather Service. Shop winter essentials at Amazon Is it going to snow in Georgia? "Behind a late week cold front, the coolest temperatures of the season thus far will arrive next weekend," the NWS said as of Tuesday. "Lows will fall to at or below freezing for most areas." But, weather officials said the conditions are likely to remain dry. There is a slight chance of rain in North Georgia on Thursday, but snow is unlikely. Here are the expected temperatures in Atlanta this week: Tuesday: high of 71, low of 48 Wednesday: high of 71, low of

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Atlanta braces for 39 degrees on Friday

A potent winter cold front will plunge north Georgia into subfreezing territory from Friday through Monday morning, prompting warnings for property managers to fire up heating systems early and residents to protect outdoor plants and pets. This is the Tuesday evening forecast from the FOX 5 Storm Team.

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Snow chatter is swirling, but North Georgia’s freeze is real story

ATLANTA - Enjoy the mild weather while it lasts: Georgia is headed for a sharp temperature drop by the end of the week. A few showers could move through far north Georgia Wednesday night into early Thursday. Then two cold fronts will push temperatures down. By the weekend, highs are expected to struggle into the 50s, while morning lows fall into the 20s and 30s. Frost and freezes are likely, with the coldest readings in the mountains.

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Earthquake Strikes Northwest Georgia, North and West of Atlanta

An earthquake struck northwest Georgia this morning, well north and west of the Atlanta metro area. According to USGS, at 7:53 am today near the town of LaFayette, Georgia, an earthquake struck from a depth of 4.8 km and a magnitude of 2.0. There were no reports of any damage or injuries.

Georgia · 3d

Country Herald

Georgia Thanksgiving Travel: Rain, Mountain Ice Nov. 18–24?

NOAA's wetter-than-normal outlook raises concerns about storms and highway delays before Thanksgiving.

Georgia · 2d

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Smoky Mountains Could See 5 to 9 Inches of Snow Friday Night as Flurries Reach North Georgia Mountains and Western North Carolina

NORTH GEORGIA — A cold front is expected to arrive in North Georgia late Thursday, followed by a strong push of cold air on Friday, November 13. Accumulating snow still looks likely in the higher elevations of the Great Smoky Mountains, where some spots could pick up 5 to 9 inches. The latest European model also shows a few snow flurries possible in the northeast Georgia mountains Friday night, followed by a few chilly days before temperatures moderate.

Georgia · 4d

Country Herald

Georgia Freeze Watch: Lows Near 29° Saturday, Nov 14

Freeze Watch covers 30 Georgia counties, including Marietta, Dalton, Rome, Cumming and Douglasville.

Georgia · 11h

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Atlanta’s 71-degree days end as frigid front storms in this weekend

Atlanta will not see snow this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. The city will get its coldest air of the season so far, though. After highs near 71 degrees Tuesday and today, a late-week cold front will drop Saturday’s high to about 53. Sunday morning lows will fall to around 33 in the city and into the 20s in the North Georgia mountains.

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Storms possible in far north Georgia into early Thursday

Isolated thunderstorms are possible in far north Georgia Wednesday night, Nov. 11, into early Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. The hazardous weather outlook includes Cobb County, with the thunderstorm risk limited to far north Georgia. The weather service expects no severe weather and lists no additional hazards through Tuesday.

Cobb County, GA · 1d

fox5atlanta.com

Atlanta faces freeze after 70-degree drop

A sharp November cold front will sweep across north Georgia with gusty winds and passing overnight showers, driving Atlanta temperatures down to near freezing by Sunday. The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking it all. Here's their forecast as of early Wednesday evening.

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Atlanta News First

First Alert Forecast: Big changes on the way, freeze concerns

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Atlanta faces season first arctic freeze

An Arctic cold front moving across Georgia will drop weekend temperatures below freezing, prompting the Fannin County Emergency Management Agency to request space heaters for flooded McCaysville residents.