WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Spalding County says all roads are impassible – WSB-TV Channel 2

ATLANTA — The falling snow is causing a mess across metro Atlanta.

Roads are becoming impassable in spots across the southern part of the metro.

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for most of the metro, which is set to expire at 7 a.m. Wednesday.

“We’re already seeing some light snow,” Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz said. “Any little bit of snow can cause us some travel problems.”

Here is a minute-by-minute look at how things are unfolding:

10:25 p.m.

The Atlanta Botanical Garden (both Midtown and Gainesville locations) will be closed all day on Wednesday because of the weather.

10:17 p.m.

Dunwoody police telling everyone to stay off the roads.

9:38 p.m.

Spalding County says all county roads are currently hazardous. They have received numerous accident reports and advise you to avoid the roads if possible.

9 p.m.

FAA has extended its ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport until 10 p.m.

8:04 p.m.

Several roads have been closed in Lawrenceville:

7:49 p.m.

The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) will suspend all Xpress transit services for Wednesday, January 22 due to severe weather conditions. In addition, the Xpress Retail Center located at 245 Peachtree Center, will be closed, as will the call center.

7:47 p.m.

Ground stop extended until at least 9 p.m. at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport because of ice.

7:36 p.m.

DeKalb County offices, senior centers, libraries, recreation centers, the Sanitation Division’s customer service desk and the Planning Department’s One Stop Shop will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 22.

6:54 p.m.

A ground stop has been issued at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport because of ice.

6:22 p.m.

MARTA bus and streetcar service will remain suspended for the remainder of this evening due to hazardous road conditions. MARTA will continue to monitor road conditions and the weather overnight and may delay the start of revenue service tomorrow until conditions improve.

MARTA SERVICE:

• Bus service is suspended.
• Rail service is operating on a weekend frequency of 20-minute headways.
• Streetcar service is suspended.
• Mobility service will be suspended once remaining return trips are completed.

6:10 p.m.

Gov. Kemp says all state offices in Atlanta and surrounding areas will be closed on Wednesday.

“After careful discussion with State Meteorologist Will Lanxton and @GeorgiaEMAHS Director Chris Stallings, in order to keep roadways as safe and clear as possible for @GDOT crews and first responders, state offices in the City of Atlanta, the State Capitol, and surrounding areas will remain closed tomorrow with employees continuing to telework.”

6:07 p.m.

The DeKalb County Sanitation Division has suspended operations for Tuesday, Jan. 21, and Wednesday, Jan. 22. Sanitation service this week for residential customers is now based on a revised collection schedule as follows:

• Monday customers will now be serviced on Thursday, Jan. 23.
• Tuesday customers will now be serviced on Friday, Jan. 24.
• Wednesday customers will now be serviced on Saturday, Jan. 25.
• Thursday customers will now be serviced on Sunday, Jan. 26.

5:36 p.m.

DeKalb County is suspending transportation to warming centers.

5:17 p.m.

Lawrenceville police are asking drivers to avoid New Hope Road.

5:10 p.m.

Spalding County says Henry Jackson Road is closed.

5:06 p.m.

I-75 southbound is shut down between exits 205 and 201 due to vehicle accidents.

4:37 p.m.

A water main break has been reported on Commerce Drive at Fulton Industrial (near 4450 Commerce Drive). The water main break has caused black ice to form in the area. Public Works has been notified, and Atlanta Watershed is on the scene to address the issue and cut off the water

4:30 p.m.

A ground delay has been issued at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

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