The Brief
- GDOT is shifting resources to the “wedge” area east of Atlanta as crews brace for a major refreeze Sunday night.
- More than 100,000 Georgians are without power, with National Guard units deployed to help clear debris for utility crews in the hardest-hit mountain counties.
- Despite 1.5 million gallons of brine used on 18,000 miles of road, over 20 state routes remain closed due to ice and fallen trees.
GEORGIA – Georgia officials said they are addressing the areas hardest hit by this weekend’s ice storm and moving resources there as they continue treating the roads.
Georgia ice storm response
What we know:
The Georgia Department of Transportation is relocating 70 staff members and 42 pieces of equipment to address the “wedge” area, which extends east of metro Atlanta toward Athens. Crews remain on 12-hour “all-hands” shifts and expect a significant refreeze tonight.
Traffic has been reduced by 70% to 80% compared to a normal Sunday, and officials urged everyone in affected areas to avoid the roads tonight.…