Governor Brian P. Kemp declared a statewide state of emergency 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. 

Per Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) guidance on the condition assessment of roads in the City of Atlanta, the State Capitol and surrounding areas will reopen Thursday, January 23, for regular operations for state agencies. BE ADVISED that many areas south of Atlanta into middle and South Georgia may still be dealing with hazardous conditions tomorrow.

Teleworking should be utilized for all employees who are able and located in areas that are impacted by hazardous road conditions.

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.