In 1962, an ice storm struck northeast Georgia causing extreme damage to utility lines, trees and shrubs in a ten-county area centered around Gainesville in Hall County. Thousands of homes were without power and telephone service for up to 30 hours.
And 15 years ago, 1.3 inches of snow fell at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta. This was the first measurable snow on Christmas Day since 1881. Not only did snow fall across Atlanta, but a good part of central and most of north Georgia also observed snow. The heaviest snowfall was in the north mountain counties where snowfall amounts ranged from 4 to 8 inches. Up to a half inch of snow fell from Columbus to Macon and 3 inches in Gainesville. There’s more about that day here: 2010 White Christmas in Georgia
(SOURCE: National Weather Service)