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Inclement Weather Keeps DCES Busy, Claims Lives
In addition to multiple auto collisions resulting from icy roadways, Dawson County Emergency Services responded to a motor vehicle collision late yesterday afternoon on GA 400 just north of Hwy. 136 in which a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle traveling north in the northbound lane...
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Dense Fog and Wind Advisories in Dawson County
DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING. WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
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Partly Sunny Today in Dawsonville
The forecast for Dawson County on Wednesday is partly sunny, windy, with a slight chance of flurries in the morning. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph...
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Snow and Ice May Create Extremely Hazardous Driving Conditions
As temperatures fall below freezing, moisture on roadways will freeze and dangerous black ice may be prevalent, particularly on bridges, ramps and overpasses...
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GDOT Responds to Changing Roadway Conditions with Falling Snow
Snow is currently falling in Northeast Georgia. Snow is accumulating on roadways and bridges in Banks, Habersham, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union and White counties. Icy patches on bridges can form as snow melts...
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Dawson County Schools Closed
North Georgia College and State University will open at 10 a.m...
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Chance of Snow Accumulation in Dawson County on Tuesday
Dawsonville can expect a slight chance of rain Monday evening, and then rain and snow likely after midnight. Snow accumulation could be up to 1 inch, with temperature lows in the mid 30s. Northeast winds will be 5 to 15 mph, with the chance of precipitation at 70 percent...
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Wind Advisory in Effect Until 7 p.m. Thursday Evening in Dawson County
A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 20 MPH.OR GUSTS TO 35 MPH OR STRONGER ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...
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All Roads Across Georgia Are Clear and Passable; Emergency Operations Deactivated
As of 6 a.m., Monday, February 15, 2010, anticipated snow and ice accumulations and sub-freezing temperatures did not materialize, and GDOT's Emergency Operations Center is officially closed...
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Snow Accumulation in Dawsonville Expected to be Two to Four Inches
Snow accumulation in Dawsonville is around one inch, with total snow accumulation two to four inches. Lows will be in the mid 20s, with Northwest winds at 5 to 15 mph...
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Treacherous Driving Conditions May Develop Mid-Afternoon Due to Expected Snow and Ice
In the Metropolitan Atlanta area, freezing temperatures are forecast for Friday afternoon, night and Saturday morning.  Moisture on roadways at that time will freeze; dangerous black ice may be prevalent...
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Chance of Rain and Snow Today in Dawson County
Snow is expected in the afternoon, with an accumulation of around one inch. Highs will be in the mid 30s, with  Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph...
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GDOT Urges Extreme Caution on Roadways
Overnight a mix of snow, sleet and rain fell over much of north Georgia. Georgia DOT crews will continue to check bridges and spread salt as necessary. The following may still have some icy patches and/or fallen trees and is being treated...
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Dawson County Cancels all School Evening Activities
According to Superintendent of Schools, Keith Porter, the Dawson County School system has canceled all evening activities – including sporting events...
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Anticipated Snow and Ice May Create Extremely Hazardous Driving Conditions Across North Georgia
In the Metropolitan Atlanta area, precipitation is expected to be mostly rain; but freezing temperatures are forecast for Saturday night. Moisture on roadways at that time will freeze; dangerous black ice may be prevalent...
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Winter Storm to Impact North Georgia from Friday Evening into Saturday
Temperatures falling to near or below freezing will allow snow and sleet to start accumulating across much of North Georgia tonight...with significant snow and sleet accumulations expected over the North Georgia Mountains...
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Wind Advisory in Effect from 7 PM This Evening to 7 AM EST Sunday for Much of Far North Georgia
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a wind advisory in effect from 7 p.m. Saturday evening until 7 a.m. Sunday for much of North Georgia, North of a line from Rome to Cumming and Cleveland...
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Dawson County Residents Enjoy Snow Day
Government, school and other closings forced residents to sit back and enjoy the spectacular white stuff that we don't get to enjoy often enough...

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Weather Alert for Dawson County
As of 1/7/2010 4:23:29 PM EASTERN, LIGHT ACCUMULATIONS OF SNOWFALL ARE STILL EXPECTED ACROSS NORTH AND PARTS OF CENTRAL GA THROUGH THIS EVENING...
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Winter Weather Advisory in Effect from Noon Thursday to Midnight EST Thursday Night.
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a winter weather advisory for snow, which is in effect from noon Thursday to midnight EST Thursday night.  Driving conditions are expected to be hazardous...
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