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Cobb government, courts, schools closed Tuesday for weather

A winter storm watch goes into effect Monday night across most of North Georgia. In and around Atlanta, Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Brian Monahan said he expects a dusting to perhaps an inch of snow Tuesday.
By Meris Lutz
Jan 28, 2019

Cobb County government offices, courts and schools will close Tuesday as the metro region braces for possible snow.

An arctic cold front is expected to move through North Georgia overnight, bringing a chance of wintry precipitation up to two inches in the Atlanta area.

Channel 2 meteorologist Karen Minton said Tuesday will be “brutal with the temperatures and the wind.”

The brunt of the impacts are expected between 6 and 9 a.m.

Cobb transportation crews will begin pre-treating roads with a sand/salt mixture around sunrise, with government operations expected to shut down at 6 a.m.

The reopening time will depend on how quickly conditions improve, according to a statement from the county.

"With a great deal of uncertainty about the timing and amount of snow, we thought this proactive action would be best to ensure the safety of Cobb County workers," said County Manager Rob Hosack.

In a statement, the school district said the decision to cancel classes was not taken lightly, but that the safety of students and staff was paramount.

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Meris Lutz is a contributing writer covering climate, the environment and the economy. She is particularly interested in stories that explore the intersections between climate change and labor, markets, health, biodiversity, government transparency and public access to natural resources.

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