Travel Information and Resources

Winter Weather Update – January 8, 2025

North and Central Georgia are likely to experience significant winter weather conditions on Friday, January 10, with impacts lingering through the weekend.

Travelers to and within these regions are encouraged to monitor the following resources for updates and check for closures related to their travel plans.

Weather Updates:

• Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency
• NOAA Weather Radio
• The Weather Channel

Road Conditions:

• Georgia 511
• Georgia Department of Transportation

Airport Updates

• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
  • For real-time updates: https://twitter.com/ATLairport
• Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
• Albany International Airport
• Augusta Regional Airport
• Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
• Middle Georgia Regional Airport

Visitor Information Centers

Georgia Visitor Information Centers in Augusta, Columbus, Lavonia, Ringgold, Tallapoosa, and West Point will be closed on Friday, January 10, due to expected weather impacts.

The Port Wentworth (Savannah), St. Marys, and Valdosta centers remain open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and can assist with identifying accommodations and travel information.

A state map showing Georgia’s nine Visitor Information Centers, major cities, interstates, highways, and airports can be found here.

Georgia Lodging

Hotels & Private Rentals

Access real-time Georgia hotel and private rental availability through Tripadvisor and Airbnb. If you are concerned about existing reservations, please contact your lodging provider directly. 

Campsites & Cabins 

Georgia State Parks are open for RVs and campers, including pets, and some equestrian facilities are available. Before you go, please check GaStateParks.org/Alerts for closures, updates, and availability. If you need to change existing reservations, please call 1-800-864-7275. 

Pet-friendly Accommodations 

Pets Welcome helps you find pet-friendly hotels in Georgia and has an emergency resource page with pet-friendly lodging options that is updated in real-time and searchable by location.

Hurricane Recovery Resources

Statewide Response to Hurricane Helene

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency

Business Resources

Georgia businesses and organizations can find resources on the Georgia Department of Economic Development website, which offers tools and information to help navigate recovery.

How to Help

For individuals wishing to volunteer to help in Hurricane Helene’s recovery efforts, fill out this application form. If an organization needs your service, they will contact you.