Atlanta, GA
Snow in Atlanta? Winter storm may hit Georgia this week
Midwest winter storm approaches metro Atlanta
ATLANTA – As a massive winter storm continues to batter the Midwest, metro Atlanta is bracing for its own bout of severe weather.
The storm, which has already brought blizzard conditions to Kansas and northwestern Missouri, is moving eastward.
While the heaviest snowfall is expected to impact areas further north, our entire region is preparing for a significant drop in temperatures and blustery conditions, according to FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Julie Martin.
The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings stretching to the East Coast, affecting approximately 63 million Americans. In metro Atlanta, residents are experiencing chilly and wet weather, with winds expected to gust up to 35 mph.
Metro Atlanta temperatures drop
As on Sunday evening, weather models showed that temperatures in Atlanta would start in the 50s on Monday morning, but would plummet as a cold front moves through the area. By the afternoon, temperatures are expected to drop into the 30s, with wind chills making it feel like the 20s in some parts of North Georgia.
Will it snow in Atlanta?
While significant snowfall is not anticipated in metro Atlanta, there is a possibility of light flurries in North Georgia.
The cold weather is expected to persist throughout the week, with lows in the 20s. Looking ahead to next weekend, there is a 40% chance of a wintry mix on Friday into Saturday, depending on the development of a low-pressure system.
Metro Atlanta snow, flurry travel tips
Travelers should be aware of potential disruptions, especially those heading to areas like Washington, D.C., which is under a snow emergency. With former President Carter’s events scheduled in the capital from Tuesday through Thursday, attendees are advised to check travel conditions in advance.
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Frontline Response opens new warming center in Decatur
Frontline Response says a new warming center is now available for women and children. It’s located at Peace Baptist Church at 4000 Covington Highway in Decatur.
Intake begins at 5 p.m. on Monday.
In addition, Frontline Response says their shelter located at 2585 Gresham Road will now serve as a warming center for men beginning at 8 p.m. Monday. Single fathers are also welcome.
Warming centers open around metro Atlanta
DeKalb County will have four 24-hour warming centers open beginning at 8 p.m. on Jan. 6:
- Frontline Response International, 2585 Gresham Road, Atlanta
- Toby Grant, 593 Parkdale Drive, Scottdale
- Mason Mill Recreation Center, 1340 McConnell Drive
- Exchange Recreation Center, 2771 Columbia Drive
An overnight-only experience is open to those seeking warmth and shelter at North DeKalb Senior/Community Center. Special transportation will be provided each morning.
You can find a list of transportation pickups to Frontline on the DeKalb County government’s website.
The following warming centers are open in Gwinnett County from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Jan. 6 and Jan. 7:
- Buford Senior Center, 2755 Sawnee Avenue, Buford
- Shorty Howell Park Activity Building, 2750 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth
- Best Friend Park Gym, 6224 Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Norcross
- Centerville Senior Center, Bethany Church Road, Snellville
- Lawrenceville Senior Center, 225 Benson Street, Lawrenceville
You can find more details about bus transit here.
Gilmer County is opening its Gilmer County Civic Center on South Main Street in Ellijay as a warming center from Jan. 6 through Jan. 12. Doors will open at 5 p.m. each day and close the next morning at 7 a.m. Dinner and breakfast will be offered. Pets are welcome and will be fed and kenneled on arrival.
The Source: FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Julie Martin contributed to this weather outlook report. Information about the warming centers was confirmed by Frontline Response, the DeKalb County Department of Communications and the Gilmer County Warming Center.
Atlanta, GA
1 killed and 1 injured in a shooting at the Honduran consulate near Atlanta
DORAVILLE, Ga. — A shooting Monday at the Honduran consulate just outside Atlanta left one person dead and another injured, and a suspect was in custody, authorities said.
The person who was killed was a Mexican citizen who worked as a security guard at the consulate, the Mexican Foreign Affairs secretary said in a statement posted on the social platform X.
Doraville police responded to a report of gunshots around 2:30 p.m. and found two people who had been shot, city spokesperson Emily Heenan said. One of the people was declared dead at the scene and the other was taken to a hospital for treatment, she said.
A suspect was taken into custody at the scene and was taken to the Doraville police station for questioning, Heenan said. She did not provide any information about a possible motive for the shooting.
The shooting happened right outside the front entrance of the consulate, Heenan said. Officers remained at the scene to interview witnesses and gather evidence.
Heenan said she couldn’t release any more information about the victims or the suspected shooter because police were still in the process of contacting family members.
The Mexican government has offered help to local authorities and the family of the Mexican citizen and asked for a transparent investigation.
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Habitat ReStore honors Jimmy Carter with memorial door for public tributes
ATLANTA – The Atlanta Habitat for Humanity ReStore is honoring former President Jimmy Carter with a memorial door, giving the public a unique way to leave tributes, share memories, and celebrate his legacy. The door, a symbolic representation of a home’s threshold, will be available for signing at the Atlanta ReStore located at 271 Chester Ave. from Tuesday through Jan. 9. It will then be moved to the South Fulton ReStore, located at 5626 Old National Highway in College Park, from Jan. 10 through Jan. 16. Afterward, the door will return to Atlanta Habitat’s headquarters, where it will be permanently displayed.
“We’re very excited to be one of many Habitat affiliates across the nation celebrating Jimmy Carter,” said Megan McCabe, director of the Atlanta Habitat for Humanity ReStore. “We figured this was a fun and easy way for folks to leave tributes and celebrate his legacy.”
Carter, who passed away on Dec 29, was deeply involved with Habitat for Humanity. Although not its founder, he and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter became celebrated volunteers for the organization, beginning in the 1980s. Their efforts included the 1988 Carter Work Project in Atlanta, where 21 homes were built in a single week, leaving a lasting legacy in the city.
“Most people think that Jimmy Carter founded us, but he’s actually been a very celebrated volunteer since the ’80s,” McCabe said. “The Carter Work Project around the Olympics was a huge success and remains a significant part of Atlanta’s history.”
The memorial door aims to capture the public’s admiration for Carter’s life and work. McCabe emphasized the symbolic importance of a door in Habitat for Humanity’s mission, calling it “the threshold for somebody’s home” and a fitting tribute to Carter’s dedication to affordable housing.
Visitors are encouraged to stop by during store hours, Tuesday through Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., between [specific start date] and [specific end date], to leave messages on the door. According to McCabe, many families have already left heartfelt tributes. “We hope it will be full of color and comments by the time it’s ready for its permanent home,” she said.
The Source: This article is based on information given to FOX 5 Atlanta during an interview with Megan McCabe, director of the Atlanta Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
Atlanta, GA
Which Atlanta Hawk is Most Likely to be Dealt At The Trade Deadline?
Exactly one month from today will be the NBA Trade Deadline and there is still some uncertainity as to what will go down at the deadline. Star players like Jimmy Butler and Brandon Ingram have been talked about as players who could be dealt, but it could end up just being smaller moves and rotation players that get moved. The Atlanta Hawks could actually be a team to watch. Last season, the Hawks were one of the most talked about teams leading up to the deadline, but there was a different feeling around that team. Whether or not Atlanta is a buyer or a seller at the deadline, this team has young building blocks to lean on going forward, but they have some roster questions that could get answered at the deadline.
The names that have been brought up in trade rumors over the past month or so have been centers Larry Nance and Clint Capela, as well as Bogdan Bogdanovic. Both players are on expiring deals and might not be a part of the teams future and Atlanta could look to flip one of them for assets.
In a recent article, ESPN Insiders named Larry Nance as the player to watch on Atlanta ahead of the deadline:
“The Hawks are in a position where they can stay conservative at the deadline and still find themselves avoiding the play-in. If they do look to tweak their roster, Nance’s $11.2 million expiring contract has the most value. Before breaking his right hand on Dec. 28, Nance was playing his best basketball, averaging 11.2 points, 7.6 rebounds in the previous five games.
One trade that would improve the Hawks’ backcourt depth is flipping Nance for Spurs guard Tre Jones. The Hawks rank 24th in turnovers and have allowed the fourth-most points off turnovers per game.”
It would surprise nobody if the Hawks moved either Capela or Nance at the deadline and the two areas I would look for the Hawks to try and upgrade at the deadline are backup point guard and backup power forward. While the Hawks still need to figure out their solution at the center in the long term, they are unlikely to find that guy by the deadline. The Hawks have glaring issues at backup point guard and backup power forward and either Nance or Capela could help them find that guy.
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