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When SNL mocked Atlanta's snow storm response and we totally deserved it

The agency said they had many lessons learned after Snowmaggedon in 2014 shut down the city
By Jennifer Brett
Jan 29, 2019

The Great Blizzard of 2014 paralyzed Atlanta .. and made us a national laughingstock.

Two inches (TWO!!!!) of winter precipitation was all it took to snarl highways and provide fodder for the writers at Saturday Night Live.

Local resident "Buford Callaway" was a guest on SNL's Weekend Update to represent us. While no one under about 80 actually talks in this mint julep-veranda accent anymore, it was hard to find fault in the satire.

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» Snow threat gets mixed reaction from Super Bowl fans

» Winter weather in Atlanta: How to prepare your family, home and car for hazardous weather

» Freeze warning: Tips on protecting your home, plants and pets

Enjoy the segment here.

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