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Thursday, January 17, 2013

UPDATE: Two-Hour Delay Friday for Forsyth County Schools

There will be no extension, students are to report to school two hours later this morning.

UPDATE: 1-18-13, 7:49 a.m. There will be no extension, students are to report to school two hours later this morning, per Jennifer Caracciolo, FCS spokesperson. As of 3 a.m., the Georgia DOT says that there have been limited reports of isolated icing on a few north Georgia roads. Crews responded and spot treated as needed. Limited personnel will remain on duty to respond to any developments. Original Article: Forsyth County Schools will have a two-hour delayed start on Friday, Jan. 18, according to an e-mail from Jennifer Caracciolo, FCS spokesperson. Forsyth County Schools will have a two-hour delayed start on Friday, Jan. 18, according to an e-mail from Jennifer Caracciolo, FCS spokesperson. Buses will run with a two-hour delay pick-up …

GDOT Issues Inclement Weather Road Advisory

GDOT is urging motorists to monitor weather conditions in advance with the possibility of light snow and icy roadways expected Thursday and Friday in areas of North Georgia.

Weather forecasts for areas of north Georgia and Forsyth County are calling for rain and snow, and possibly black ice accumulations on roadways as far south as Columbus beginning Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. Due to the expected inclement weather, the Georgia Department of Transportation urges motorists to plan ahead before traveling during this timeframe and check weather and road conditions before heading out. “We are continuously monitoring current weather conditions and forecasts as snow flurries and high winds are predicted for north Georgia," said Keith Golden, Georgia DOT Commissioner. "Weather forecasts indicate snow, black ice, fallen trees and damaged traffic signals are possible from Thursday evening through …

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