(updated Sunday, February 1, 6:33 pm)
With a substantial snow storm hitting Athens this weekend, check here for updates on community closures and resources.
Road / Location Updates (Updated 2/1, 3:53 PM)
Major roads have improved significantly throughout the day and will continue to improve with the sunny weather, but not as quickly as they would if it weren't so cold.
Refreezing is likely overnight in areas that don't dry up, so in the morning of Mon., Feb. 2 go slow, allow plenty of time to travel, don't follow too closely, and watch for ice and black ice areas.
These roads were reported to have icy areas over Saturday evening through Sunday morning, but have been treated or closed or may have cleared. Use caution when traveling on them.
- Atlanta Highway from Epps Bridge Road to Heyward Allen Parkway
- Atlanta Highway from Pepsi Plant to Fowler Mill Drive
- College Avenue
- County Line at Commerce Road / Loop 10
- Church Street at W. Broad Street
- Epps Bridge Road from Atlanta Highway to Abbey West
- Lexington Road from Loop 10 to Atlas Apartments
- Oconee Street from Downtown to Barnett Shoals Road
- Oconee Street at Oak Street
- Old Epps Bridge Road near Fairfield Inn & Suites
- Old Hull Road
- Research Drive
- Timothy Road Loop Interchange
CLOSURES/DELAYS:
ACCGov - operations resume as normal on Monday, February 2, 2026.
- All Northeast Health District clinics and offices will delay opening until Noon on Monday, Feb. 2.
- Clarke County School District - schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 2. All after-school and extracurricular activities for Monday are also cancelled.
- All Athens Regional Library System libraries will be closed on Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1.
- The Athens Rock Lobsters game planned for Sunday, February 1 is expected to proceed as scheduled.
From ACCGov:
Updates to the following specific department services over the weekend include:
- Animal Services - The Animal Shelter will be closed on Saturday, January 31, 2026, and Sunday, February 1, 2026, for drop-offs, adoptions, and visits. Emergency services will be available by calling 911.
- Courts - Any changes to courts and courthouse operations for the week of February 2, 2026, will be released by noon on Sunday, February 1, 2026, as conditions are assessed over the weekend and determined by the Chief Judge of the Superior Court of the Western Judicial Circuit. Jurors summoned for the week of February 2 should call the Jury Hotline listed on their summons on the evening of Sunday, February 1, 2026, for any updates.
- Leisure Services - Leisure Services parks and facilities will be closed on Saturday, January 31, 2026, and Sunday, February 1, 2026, with the exception of Lay Park, which will host a temporary overnight shelter in the gymnasium from Friday, January 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM until Sunday, February 1, 2026, at noon. More details below or at www.accgov.com/shelter. The Movies at Moonlight program on Sunday, February 1, 2026, scheduled for the Morton Theatre has been cancelled.
- Solid Waste - Collections in the Central Business District will be suspended on Saturday, January 31, 2026, and Sunday, February 1, 2026. The Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) and Landfill will be closed on Saturday, January 31, 2026, and are not open on Sundays.
- Transit (Updated 2/1, 9:40 AM) - Transit service is suspended on Saturday, January 31, 2026 and will resume at 11:15 AM on Sunday, February 1. Certain routes may be detoured if necessary. Riders should check the myStop app or call 706-613-3430 prior to travel for continued updates on schedule changes and cancellations during inclement weather.
SHELTERS/WARMING RESOURCES:
- Visit www.accgov.com/shelter for updates, resources, and intake data and capacity.
- Shelter Flyer PDF for Jan. 30 - Feb. 1
- ACCGov Coordinated Refuge Plan (Shelter Plan)
- Shelter intake and capacity dashboard
TEMPORARY SHELTERING RESOURCES:
Drop-In Warming Site at First Baptist Church of Athens (Feb. 1 - 3)
- Sunday, February 1, 5:00 PM - Monday, February 2, 9:00 AM
- Monday, February 2, 5:00 PM - Tuesday, February 3, 9:00 AM
- Services: Warming shelter and donated goods distribution. Not meant for sleeping.
- Donations for the warming station can be dropped on-site during operating hours.
- 355 Pulaski Street, Athens, GA 30601 - Shelter is located in parking lot at rear of church.
General Shelters / Services Information:
- Services: Emergency shelter for individuals (Call at 4:00 PM to reserve a bed)
- 706-340-6062 / 95 North Ave, Athens, GA 30601
- Services: Emergency shelter for families and individuals
- 706-543-5350 / 484 Hawthorne Ave, Athens, GA 30606
- Services: Emergency shelter for families with children
- 706-354-0423 / 620 Barber Street, Athens, GA 30601
- Services: Emergency shelter for families with children
- 706-425-1881 / (Day Center): 355 Pulaski St, Athens GA, 30601
- Services: Homeless support services, free meals, clothes closet, showers, laundry
- 706-549-6693 / 745 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30606
Advantage Homeless Day Service Center:
- Services: Homeless support services, showers, laundry
- Monday thru Friday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- 706-354-1154 / 240 North Ave, Athens, GA
Power Outage Information:
- Georgia Power Outage Map / Report an Outage
- Jackson EMC Report/View Power Outages
- Rayle EMC Outage Center
- Walton EMC Report/View Power Outages
Burst and Frozen Pipe Information
Water service has been shut off and will not be restored until Tuesday morning, 2/3/2026.
Do not call 911 to report burst pipes. Contact the Public Utilities Department at 707-613-3495 or 706-613-3481 (after hours).
- Immediately shut off the main water valve to your home.
- If you need assistance shutting off the water main at the meter, contact the Public Utilities Department at 707-613-3495 or 706-613-3481 (after hours).
- Residents living in multi-family complexes should contact their management company for assistance.
- In preparation for winter weather, take the time to locate both your home's main water valve and the main water valve at your meter.
- In the event of a frozen pipe, immediately shut off the main water valve to your home. You can try to slowly thaw pipes with a blow dryer or small space heater. Once thawed, slowly turn water back on and inspect pipes and joints for leaks.
For more information about burst or frozen pipes, and preparing your home for winter weather visit the Public Utilities Department's Winter Water Tips page
