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DeKalb libraries closing amid Atlanta’s snow forecast

The Covington Library is one of 17 DeKalb County public libraries that will close at 1 p.m. today due to winter weather. The libraries will remain closed Saturday.
The Covington Library is one of 17 DeKalb County public libraries that will close at 1 p.m. today due to winter weather. The libraries will remain closed Saturday.
By Joshua Sharpe
Jan 6, 2017

Better get that snow day book quick, DeKalb.

DeKalb County public libraries are closing early today, at 1 p.m., and will remain closed Saturday, the system announced on Facebook.

"You can still check out your favorite e-Book or e-Magazine though!” the post consoled.

The Atlanta area is preparing for snow and ice expected to fall on the region today and over the weekend.

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Meterologist Karen Minton has your Friday afternoon weather forecast.

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