Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Wednesday's tornado killed a man in Bartow County; heavy rains caused accidents and flooding on roads throughout metro Atlanta.
Cobb County, metro Atlanta and most of north and central Georgia were hit with severe weather Wednesday as powerful thunderstorm systems moved quickly through a large portion of the state. Multiple news reports indicate that at least one person in Bartow County was killed because of a tornado; keep up with the latest updates on Cartersville Patch. The Georgia State Patrol confirmed that a tornado touched down and significant damage was sustained in the Bartow community of Adairsville on Wednesday morning, and that traffic on Interstate 75 was shut down in both directions in that area. Gov. Nathan Deal declared a state of emergency in Bartow and Gordon County, where eight people were reported injured. Cobb also was under a severe …
Severe storms and heavy rainfall are possible as a strong storm system and cold front move across north and central Georgia.
Strong winds are expected to develop as a storm system and cold front move into the metro Atlanta area Wednesday. In effect until 7 p.m. Wednesday, a wind advisory for north and central Georgia, including Cobb County, warns of 15 to 25 mph winds with gusts up to 35 mph, which make driving difficult. "Showers and a few thunderstorms will accompany these winds, but it should be noted that very strong winds will be possible outside of any shower or thunderstorm activity as well," the advisory says. "Recent rains and the additional heavy rainfall anticipated from this system will allow for trees to be uprooted with greater ease." A squall line capable of producing widespread damaging winds and isolated tornadoes is expected to cross the area …
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Rain across north Georgia may turn to snow with the arrival of a deep cold air mass.
Cobb County could get its first snow of the winter and 2013 on Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service. A strong low pressure system and ample Gulf moisture will meet, resulting in widespread rain and an associated deep cold air mass that will begin to spread across north and central Georgia on Thursday afternoon and evening, meteorologists say in a special weather statement issued today. As a result, rain could change over to snow across parts of north Georgia, including Cobb. Despite recent unseasonably warm temps, residents could see some light accumulations of snow across parts of north Georgia by mid to late Thursday afternoon or evening, mainly on elevated and grassy surfaces. While folks as far south as a LaGrange-…
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Portions of north and western Georgia could see temperatures dip into the low 30s tonight, according to the National Weather Service.
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Thursday, November 8, 2012
A freeze warning is set for portions of northern and western Georgia early Friday morning, including Cobb, according to the National Weather Service. Effective from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday, the advisory warns temperatures could dip into the low 30s and frost can be expected overnight. "Cool, dry pressure will continue to build in the area into Friday, resulting in clear skies and light winds," the warning says. "Temperatures overnight will drop into the mid 30s across north and central Georgia and into the low 30s in the northern and western portions of the state." A freeze warning means freezing temperatures are forecast to threaten outdoor plants. Those with agricultural interests in the warned area are advised to harvest or protect …
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Temperatures are still below-freezing. Northeast Cobb slowly recovers from the winter storm.
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Thursday, January 13, 2011
Return here for the most updated weather information available. Visit www.georgia-navigator.com for the latest on traffic conditions. Send your weather photos and closings and openings to julia.harris@patch.com. For more closings, go to the Channel 2 Action News website. Follow @necobbpatch on Twitter. The National Weather Service reports that today will be sunny with a high near 31. There will be a northwest wind between 5 and 10 mph. Mostly clear tonight, with a low around 16. The northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Friday will be sunny, with a high near 39 - our first above-freezing temperature since Sunday. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Partly cloudy Friday night, with a low around 25. Calm wind. Cobb County schools …
The county lacks scrapers for the front of its plow trucks.
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Thursday, January 13, 2011
Most roads in Cobb County have been encased with sheets of ice the past couple of days, leaving residents to wonder when the roads will be clear. Cobb Department of Transportation crews have spread a sand-salt-gravel mixture on major thoroughfares, but subdivision and side streets are untouched. The county used 300 tons of the mixture by Tuesday morning, with more loads arriving from the Vulcan Materials plant near McCollum Airport, according to county road maintenance manager Bill Shelton. Residents may see a plow truck spreading the de-icing mixture but not plowing. The county does not have scrapers to use on the plow trucks, Shelton said. If you need to make a roadwork request or report a pothole, call the county at 770-528-3666. Cobb …
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Weather, traffic and closings updates.
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
(Updated Jan. 12, 5:30 p.m.) Return here for the most updated weather information available. Visit www.georgia-navigator.com for the latest on traffic conditions. Send your weather photos and closings and openings to julia.harris@patch.com. For more closings, go to the Channel 2 Action News website. Follow @necobbpatch on Twitter. According to The National Weather Service, tonight we will experience scattered flurries before 7 p.m. The night will be mostly cloudy, with a low temperature around 18. Northwest wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The roads will continue to have ice. Use extreme caution when driving. Read our article Winter Driving Tips for advice from the Georgia State Patrol. Although the sun and wind …
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Temperatures will stay below freezing day and night. Icy road conditions continue.
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011
(Updated Jan. 11, 12:18 p.m.) Northeast Cobb experienced patchy fog this morning. No precipitation. The temperature is currently 32 degrees. According to The Weather Channel, our high temperature today will reach 34 degrees with a 20 percent chance of precipitation. Most local roads and the Interstates are open, but icy. 285, 75, and 85 have lanes open. Accidents continue to happen and be cleared from these highways, so please use extreme caution. Please do not drive if possible. Cobb public schools, KSU, and Chattahoochee Tech campuses are closed today. Cobb County's administrative offices opened today at 10 a.m. The Cobb County Central Library, Mountain View Library and Kennesaw Branch Library will be open today. The Tax Commissioners …
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
What's happening in Northeast Cobb and surrounding communities today.
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
1. Celebrate the Feast of Lights - Hanukkah at the children's story-time located at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Town Center Prado, 50 Barrett Pkwy Suite 3000 Bldg. 3. 11 a.m. For more information call 770-422-2261 or visit the website http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/3021627-48http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/3021627-48. 2. Reading PAWS at Gritters Library. The mission of READing Paws is to improve the literacy skills of children through the assistance of nationally registered therapy animal-owner/handler teams as literacy mentors. Sessions are 15 minutes long and registration is required. This program is for independent readers. 880 Shaw Park Rd. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Free. Registration required. For more …
Jason H.
10:07 am on Saturday, January 15, 2011
I spoke to Bill Shelton and this guy doesn't have a clue as to where he is even at most of the time! I stopped on of their trucks and the guys looked worn out but they didn't seem to have a clue as to what direction they were headed in their clean up effort...I called DOT and they had no clue what was going on! I think they have a lot to learn from this storm and their lack of management! We … more ›