Solar eclipse on social: Police, schools, teams react
From local law enforcement agencies to sports teams, everyone had something to say about Monday’s historic total solar eclipse.
Some police and sheriff’s offices warned not to call 911 about eclipse eyewear and leave the lines open for emergencies:
But several departments used the opportunity to break out the puns and provide a bit of truth in jest, at least as it pertained to safe driving:
What happens if you
🚗💨 with solar eclipse 🕶?
— Gwinnett Police Dept (@GwinnettPd)
Businesses joined in, recommending viewers avoid the heat and enjoy their treats:
Sports teams also got in on the act with memes and competitive jabs:
In honor of the sun being blocked today, here are our best blocks against the @Suns over the past few years! ☀️
🌑😎
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks)
The Miggy Eclipse
🌚
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— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD)
Schools throughout the metro area and beyond captured the moments before, during and after the eclipse:
Peak Darkness!
😎
— UGA (@universityofga)
And even a civil rights icon, John Lewis, proclaimed eclipse day a great day: