Gov. Deal Issues Emergency Declaration for 83 Counties

RABUN COUNTY —  Following a declaration of a state of emergency for 83 counties including Rabun, made by Georgia’s Gov. Nathan Deal, the Rabun County EMA/Search and Rescue (RCSR) has advised all people to stay off the roads if at all possible. According to the RCSR the accumulation of snow is too thin to be be plowed, but is still very slick.

Also to further add to the mix, is the below freezing temperatures Rabun and other surrounding counties’ will be experiencing throughout the duration of the day and night.

Deal addressed the issue at the state Capitol where he said the conditions will continue to be monitored with whatever appropriate action necessary.

“Following the latest update from the National Weather Service, and acting upon the recommendation from the state’s Emergency Operations Command, I’ve issued an executive order closing state government for non-essential personnel tomorrow,” said Deal. “The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will continue treating our roads and interstates. To ensure people’s safety and to allow GDOT to do its job, I urge people to remain home and off the roads. We will continue monitoring the weather and will provide updates as necessary.”