GREATER HALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (GHCC) NEWS RELEASE:
“Severe winter weather is approaching. While forecast details are still developing, we encourage businesses to plan ahead, stay informed, and communicate early with employees regarding schedules, travel, and safety. Taking action ahead of this storm can help protect your team, your operations and your community. As your local chamber, we are here to support you with resources.
In addition to websites, many agencies share real-time updates on social media. Below are trusted resources—along with the platforms they use most for timely storm, road, and safety information.
Local Emergency Management:
- Hall County Emergency Management Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hallcountyema/
- Hall County Government Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HallCountyGovernment/
- Hall County Government Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hallcountygov/
- Citizen Alerts: alerts.hallcounty.org
- Hall County Government Website: https://www.hallcounty.org/
Weather & Safety Alerts:
National Weather Service (NWS – Peachtree City/Atlanta)
- Website: https://www.weather.gov
- X (Twitter – fastest alerts): https://twitter.com/NWSAtlanta
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSAtlanta
Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA)
- Website: https://gema.georgia.gov
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaEMAHS
Road Conditions & Travel:
Georgia 511
- Website: https://511ga.org
Georgia DOT – District 1
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GDOTNE
School System Updates:
Hall County Schools
- Website: https://www.hallco.org/web/severe-weather
- Facebook (closures & schedule changes): https://www.facebook.com/HallCountySchools
Gainesville City Schools
- Website: https://www.gcssk12.net
- Facebook (delays & closures): https://www.facebook.com/gcssk12
Power Outage Information:
Georgia Power
- Website: https://www.georgiapower.com/outage-center.html
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaPower
Jackson EMC
- Website: https://www.jacksonemc.com/outage/storm-center/
- Facebook (outage & restoration updates): https://www.facebook.com/JacksonEMC
Sawnee EMC
- Website: https://sawnee.coop/outage-storm-center
- Facebook (real-time outage updates): https://www.facebook.com/SawneeEMC
We recommend bookmarking these sites, following the social channels, and sharing this information with your teams so everyone has access to accurate, real-time updates. Proactive planning and communication can help reduce disruption and keep employees safe.”