Very sad to see another one of these architectural masterpieces fall. When we restored ours in 2021, we knew we were in a race against time, 110 year old knob and tube wiring and many other issues. I'm glad we got ours up to modern code before a disaster like this happened.

Happy February! I hope it’s a great month for everyone! #February

As we wind up SnowStorm 26, initial reports are impressive. Most of the forecast verified well. The oddity was the dry slot Saturday morning that squelched snowfall accumulations in the metro. These county totals represent the highest numbers, your area may vary. Thank you for

While we are still in storm monitoring mode, we are scaling down the EOC to a small staffing model as it appears most of the heavy stuff has gone around us. We will likely see some snow but we don’t think it will be as significant as it was. We will be able to restaff here

We’ve almost made it! #January2026

The arrival of snow is taking its time this morning. Colder Arctic air is filtering into Georgia more slowly than earlier forecasts suggested, delaying the onset of snowfall from northwest Georgia down through central and eastern portions of the state by roughly one to three

From NWS: There is HIGH confidence in a major winter storm impacting a good portion of north and central Georgia, beginning late tonight and going through Sunday morning.  The combination of significant snow accumulations, very cold temperatures and strong/gusty winds will

As we head into the upcoming weekend, a few important things to note for our area:  Dangerous wind chill temperatures are expected for all of north and central Georgia on Saturday and Sunday. The NWS has HIGH confidence in dangerous wind chill temperatures and LOW confidence in

This was seen in Helen, Georgia earlier. Be careful out there. https://t.co/KBjbSenGlV

This will mark the first activation of our new Emergency Operations Center. Within the next hour, the center will be fully staffed with representatives from our public safety and public works teams, along with our municipal partners and local utilities. By repurposing this

With conditions in North Georgia expected to remain potentially hazardous through Monday, I have instructed state employees not involved in weather response activities to work from home if their office or residence is in the blue shaded counties. State offices in these

With this winter weather system heading our way, it’s the perfect time to take a few simple steps to ensure you and your family are safe and ready. ❄️ Check on your loved ones – Reach out to family & friends, especially those who rely on medical equipment such as oxygen, to make

Statement from the Nobel Foundation One of the core missions of the Nobel Foundation is to safeguard the dignity of the Nobel Prizes and their administration. The Foundation upholds Alfred Nobel’s will and its stipulations. It states that the prizes shall be awarded to those who

Americans are still feeling the squeeze as the cost-of-living crisis drags on — from high food, rent, and essentials to stagnant real wages. I hope that Washington can finally get prices and wages back in balance in 2026. #Economy

Adding your name to a memorial already named in honor of a great man doesn’t make you a great man. Quite the contrary. Putting your name on top of someone else’s doesn’t mean that people will speak of you in the same breath as the other man. Putting your name above another man’s

Wishing all of my friends a very Happy Thanksgiving! I hope today brings you moments of warmth, rest, and connection. However you spend it, may this weekend be a joyful kickoff to the holiday season ahead. I’m grateful for each of you.

I heard a great interview this morning on our local WJGA Radio in Jackson between the legendary Don Earnhart and @JoshMcKoon covering a range of issues of concern to Georgia voters in the upcoming elections of 2026. Don has been on the airwaves nearly 60 years covering news,

Butts County voters pass Floating Local Option Sales Tax and also to increase Ad Valorem Homestead Exemption to $20k for age 62 and over by substantial margins. Both will take effect in 2026. #ButtsCounty

Calling all #gacounties! Join @NACoTweets in honoring our veterans during #OperationGreenLight. From Nov. 4 to Nov. 11, county governments are encouraged to shine a green light to let veterans know that they appreciated and supported. Learn more at https://t.co/JxgvTcOj0s