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Baldwin County declares local state of emergency as winter storm preparations ramp up across Middle Georgia from 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
State of Emergency declarations open up resources and relax rules related to storm response. Here's what is included in Kemp's state of emergency ahead of the storm
From Friday through Monday, the storm, dubbed Winter Storm Fern, is expected to impact millions of people across the U.S. in more than 30 states, including Georgia. To prepare, Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency for the state on Thursday morning.
Georgia emergency officials are urging residents to prepare for possible winter weather this weekend, warning of ice, power outages and dangerous travel conditions. from 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
Ice storm warnings have spread to more areas of Georgia, including Augusta as winter weather gets closer. What will the local impact be?