PHOTOS: Georgia readies for incoming ice storm

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PHOTOS: Georgia readies for incoming ice storm

GEMA, GDOT and Georgia power prepare for ice storm headed for Georgia.

Austin Brown, with Georgia Power, prepares his truck at Georgia Power North Shallowford Operating Headquarters, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. In metro Atlanta, an ice storm warning went into effect at 1 p.m. Saturday. It’s expected to last until Monday morning, the National Weather Service said. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Gov. Brian Kemp speaks during a briefing before a press conference at the Georgia Emergency Management Agency State Operations Center in Atlanta on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. State officials provided an update on the current outlook of this weekend's winter weather, as well as the latest on the state's preparation and response measures. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

An ice storm warning sign is displayed on I-85 near Clairmont Road exit, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. In metro Atlanta, an ice storm warning went into effect at 1 p.m. Saturday. It’s expected to last until Monday morning, the National Weather Service said. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

People watch before a press conference at the Georgia Emergency Management Agency State Operations Center in Atlanta on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

A Georgia Department of Transportation brine truck travels up the connector toward downtown Atlanta, Saturday, Jan 24, 2026. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)

An ice storm warning is issued for Atlanta during a press conference at the Georgia Emergency Management Agency State Operations Center in Atlanta on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. The map shows the winter storm and ice storm warning areas.

Director of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency Josh Lamb listens to Gov. Brian Kemp during a briefing before a press conference at the GEMA State Operations Center in Atlanta on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Forestry Director Johnny Sabo speaks during a press conference at the Georgia Emergency Management Agency State Operations Center in Atlanta on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

General Dwayne Wilson speaks during a press conference at the Georgia Emergency Management Agency State Operations Center in Atlanta on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

A Georgia Department of Transportation brine truck treats Washington Street outside the Georgia State Capital building. Saturday, Jan 24, 2026 (Ben Hendren for the AJC)

Cruz Martinez fills his truck with gas at Georgia Power North Shallowford Operating Headquarters, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Cruz Martinez gets ready to be dispatched after filling his truck with gas at Georgia Power North Shallowford Operating Headquarters, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Contractor trucks for Georgia Power are staged at a parking lot at Northlake Mall, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Contractors with Georgia Power stand outside their truck at a parking lot at Northlake Mall, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Kade Maulden (left) from Florida and Wyman Boatwright, from South Carolina, both contractors with Georgia Power, stand outside their truck at a parking lot at Northlake Mall, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Austin Brown, with Georgia Power, prepares his truck at Georgia Power North Shallowford Operating Headquarters, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. In metro Atlanta, an ice storm warning went into effect at 1 p.m. Saturday. It’s expected to last until Monday morning, the National Weather Service said. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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