Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp issued a new state of emergency declaration on Friday as a winter storm approaches that could bring heavy snowfall and dangerously cold temperatures.
The declaration mobilizes resources among state agencies, includes prohibitions on price gouging during the storm, and temporarily increases height, weight and length limits for commercial vehicles transporting essential supplies. The order also authorizes a call-up of 500 Georgia National Guard members to stand by if needed.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has upgraded metro Atlanta to a winter storm warning that could bring several inches of snow to the area on Saturday.
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