(updated Monday, January 26, 12:44 pm)
ROADS: (updated Monday, January 26, 12:44 pm)
These are roads that have been reported to ACCGov. When roads are cleared, they will be removed from the list. Other roads may have also been impacted. Motorist are advised to avoid travel if possible.
- Atlanta Highway - Westbound from Mitchell Bridge to the Mall - Icy areas reported
- Loop 10 (fast lanes) - Multiple icy areas reported
- Loop 10 (Inner) - Bridge between Atlanta Highway and Tallassee Road - Icy areas reported
SHELTERS/WARMING RESOURCES:
- Visit www.accgov.com/shelter for updates, resources, and intake data and capacity.
- Shelter Flyer PDF for Jan. 24-28
- ACCGov Coordinated Refuge Plan (Shelter Plan)
- Shelter intake and capacity dashboard
TEMPORARY SHELTERING RESOURCES:
Lay Park Overnight Shelter (Jan. 24-26)
- Saturday, January 24, Noon - Monday, January 26, Noon
- Services: Overnight shelter with sleeping areas and donated goods distribution. No pets, drugs, alcohol, or weapons. Cots may not be available for every individual depending on availability and capacity.
- 706-613-3596 / 297 Hoyt Street, Athens, GA 30601
- accgov.com/lay
- For information about volunteering at the Lay Park overnight shelter, visit the ACCGov GivePulse volunteer site at https://accgov.givepulse.com/event/826137-emergency-winter-weather-response.
Winterville Cultural Center Overnight Shelter (Jan. 24-25) Updated 1.25 2:44 pm
- Saturday, January 24, 4:00 PM - Sunday, January 25, 6:00 PM
- Services: Overnight shelter with sleeping areas and donated goods distribution.
- 706-742-8600 / 373 North Church Street, Winterville, GA 30683
- cityofwinterville.com
Temporary Warming Pop-Up Site Multimodal Transportation Center (Jan. 26-27 & 27-28)
- Monday, January 26, 5:00 PM - Tuesday, January 27, 9:00 AM, and Tuesday, January 27, 5:00 PM - Wednesday, January 28, 9:00 AM
- Services: Inside lobby area with warming resources and donated goods distribution. This site does not offer overnight sleeping space.
- 706-613-3430 / 775 East Broad Street (Hickory Street Extension), Athens, GA 30601
- accgov.com/transit
CLOSURES/DELAYS:
The Athens Branch and the Mountain Branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia will be closed on Monday, January 26th.
The Athens-Clarke County Library will be closed on Sunday, Jan. 25 and Monday, Jan. 26. Check www.athenslibrary.org for updates.
From ACCGov:
Athens-Clarke County Manager Bob Cowell has issued a Declaration of Local Emergency. As a result, general ACCGov office operations and workstations will close for non-emergency personnel beginning on Sat., Jan. 24 at noon through Mon., Jan. 26. Updates to the following specific department services are also in effect:
- Animal Services - The Animal Shelter will be closed on Sat., Jan. 24 through Mon., Jan. 26 for drop-offs, adoptions, and visits. Emergency services will be available by calling 911.
- Leisure Services - Leisure Services parks and facilities will close on Sat., Jan. 24 at noon through Mon., Jan. 26.
- Updated 1/25 at 7:28 PM: Solid Waste - Residential trash and recycling collection will be postponed until Tuesday, Jan. 27. All other collections will be determined on Monday, Jan. 26. The CHaRM and Landfill will be closed on Sat., Jan. 24 at noon through Mon., Jan. 26, and the Recycling Facility will be closed on Mon., Jan. 26.
- Updated 1/26 at 12:31 pm: Transit - All ACC Transit Buses will resume their regular schedule at 1:45 pm today, January 26th. This is subject to change if conditions worsen. Please, check the myStop app or call (706) 613-3430 prior to travel for the latest updates.
- Updated 1/26 at 3:28 PM: Courts & Courthouse - As ordered by Chief Judge Lisa Lott, the Athens-Clarke County Courthouse is closed on Monday, January 26, 2026.
- It will reopen at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, January 27. Jurors will be instructed to report at 1:00 PM for Superior Court. Jurors for State Court will be instructed to report on Wednesday. Judges will notify their parties about reporting times.
- Filings may still be made remotely with the Clerks of the Courts through the following websites:
- Superior Court:
- Civil Cases: www.peachcourt.com
- Criminal Cases: www.ez-filing.net/Georgia
- Superior Court:
- Juvenile Court: All after-hours procedures involving CHINS, delinquency, and DFACS matters shall remain in full force and effect.
- For emergency matters that require court involvement, or for the need to speak to a court official on an emergency basis, call the Athens-Clarke County Clerk of Court, Elisa Zarate, at 762-400-6497 or the Athens-Clarke County Sheriff's Department, Courthouse Division, at 706-613-3250.
- All court deadlines falling on Monday, January 26 are hereby suspended, tolled, or extended until Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
For tips on emergency preparedness and links to power outage maps, as well as ongoing winter storm response updates and information, visit https://www.accgov.com/weather.
Power Outage Information
