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:

The Forsyth County 911 Center is getting numerous calls on our Non-Emergency number asking if we know where you... https://t.co/Ow2esuRbtG
— ForsythCountySO (@ForsythCountySO) August 21, 2017

The Sheriff's Office does NOT have eclipse glasses, and we don't know where you can find them. https://t.co/Dg2WD7oYHJ
— Sheriff Berry (@oconeesheriff) August 21, 2017

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 🕶?

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— Gwinnett Police Dept (@GwinnettPd)

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We will be seeking felony obstruction charges for these clouds. #Eclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/Ndo4gZvAlR
— Georgia Tech Police (@GaTechPD) August 21, 2017

Somebody is trying to steal the sun. DPD is investigating. #SolarEclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/xVH71YEFg9
— Dalton Police (@DaltonPD) August 21, 2017

My view of the eclipse after working 12 hour night shift the night before. #DPDECLIPSE2017 pic.twitter.com/xrKRn36ZgJ
— Dunwoody Police (@DunwoodyPolice) August 21, 2017

Businesses joined in, recommending viewers avoid the heat and enjoy their treats:

Why go outside when you can catch the #Eclipse2017 from the air conditioned comfort of the #ATL Atrium? pic.twitter.com/UULO2veju0
— Atlanta Airport (@ATLairport) August 21, 2017

Celebrate the most spectacular astronomical phenomenon with a phenomenal cupcake - Black Velvet! #SolarEclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/XEYfWkwYvx
— Sprinkles (@sprinkles) August 21, 2017

Looking for a last minute spot to see the solar eclipse in Atlanta? Join us on levels 71-73 this afternoon: https://t.co/VsI5pmRft0. pic.twitter.com/xs5Ik0tRIK
— Sun Dial Restaurant (@SunDialATL) August 21, 2017

Sports teams also got in on the act with memes and competitive jabs:

Let's take a break from the game today and watch the eclipse in Columbia!#SolarEclipse @nasa #romebraves pic.twitter.com/VKiquxCCGY
— Rome Emperors (@GoEmperors) August 21, 2017

In honor of the sun being blocked today, here are our best blocks against the @Suns over the past few years! ☀️

🌑😎

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— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks)

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The Miggy Eclipse

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Explore#UniteAndConquer

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— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD)

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Schools throughout the metro area and beyond captured the moments before, during and after the eclipse:

Peak Darkness!

😎

Explore#Eclipse2017

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— UGA (@universityofga)

ExploreAugust 21, 2017

What an awesome experience! #APSeclipse #increasinglifechances #experiences @apsupdate @ccespanthers pic.twitter.com/hIuLqeb4OY
— Continental Colony (@APSCCES) August 21, 2017

And even a civil rights icon, John Lewis, proclaimed eclipse day a great day:

It was a great day to #beDowntown. #Eclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/TAdNrvbReh
— Downtown Atlanta (@downtownatlanta) August 21, 2017

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