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Atlanta snow: Atlanta Botanical Garden cancels lights display on Friday

The holiday light show at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, one of the most popular in the city, utilizes LED lights and “green” energy, to reduce its energy footprint. CONTRIBUTED BY ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN
The holiday light show at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, one of the most popular in the city, utilizes LED lights and “green” energy, to reduce its energy footprint. CONTRIBUTED BY ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN
By Jewel Wicker
Jan 6, 2017

As Atlanta prepares for snow, the Atlanta Botanical Garden has announced it will close at 1 p.m. today.

The garden's winter lights show, Garden Lights, Holiday Nights, is cancelled. Ticket holders should contact the Atlanta Botanical Garden at 404-876-5859 for a refund. 

The lights display is scheduled to end on Jan. 7, but officials say they won’t make a decision regarding tomorrow’s hours until in the morning.

While heavy amounts of snow aren’t expected until later tonight, Gov. Nathan Deal has issued a state of emergency, beginning at noon.

The Georgia Emergency Management Agency advised residents to prepare to stay at home for at least three days.

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