Governor Brian P. Kemp declared a statewide state of emergency, effective immediately, on January 20, 2025, in preparation for the freezing temperatures and winter weather expected to impact Georgia. The State of Emergency will run through next Tuesday, January 28. The State of Emergency Executive Order authorizes the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) to activate the State Operations Center (SOC) and mobilize any needed resources to address potential impacts. 

Based on the uncertainty in the current forecast models, and given the latest weather information and guidance from GEMA indicating the potential for extreme cold temperatures, State offices will be closed Tuesday, January 21, in the City of Atlanta, inclusive of the State Capitol, Capitol Hill, and all state offices located in the City of Atlanta, to limit traffic as much as possible and allow the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to treat the roadways. An update on Wednesday operations pending the forecast will be provided. Teleworking should be utilized for all employees who are able and impacted by state office closures. 

Please take a minute to review the state's Inclement Weather Policy, including where to find out about state office closures. You might also want to review the State's recent advisory on absences due to emergency closures.

Governor Kemp urges all Georgians to remain weather alert and to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves and their families. GEMA/HS will continue to provide ongoing updates regarding winter weather conditions via its website (gema.georgia.gov) and social media accounts. Georgians are encouraged to monitor local National Weather Service updates and news stations.