The Brief
- Gwinnett County is under a local state of emergency to mobilize resources for a significant winter weather event.
- Officials urge residents to stay off roads to allow emergency crews and salt spreaders to operate safely.
- Five county warming stations open Saturday at 4:30 p.m., providing meals, heat, and electronic charging for residents.
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Gwinnett County officials issued a local state of emergency Friday, mobilizing all branches of government ahead of a “significant weather event” expected to bring hazardous ice and dangerous travel conditions to the region this weekend.
The declaration, signed by Chairwoman Nicole Love-Hendrickson following a state executive order, allows the county to fast-track resources and coordinate with state and federal partners.
“Currently, conditions could create hazardous roads, dangerous travel conditions, and possible power outages,” Hendrickson said. “This is not new for us. We know how to step up in situations like this. We know how to mobilize.”
‘Please stay off the road’
What they’re saying:…