More than 200,000 people are expected to turn out next month for the 132nd Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade. The annual family-friendly parade, aimed at celebrating the city’s Irish culture and history.
The Georgia state House this week passed a measure that would prohibit motorists from slow-driving in the fast lane, “except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation.” Exceptions could include during traffic congestion or during inclement weather.
Sen. John Albers, R-Roswell, said there is much to learn from the winter weather and significant opportunities to improve, everyone should take a moment to realize how Georgians came together.
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed on Friday called for a review of how the city responded to the winter weather that paralyzed the city for three days this week and promised to implement an improved approach for combating similar storms in the future.
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed on Friday said the city learned its lessons from a 2011 snow storm that paralyzed the city for days and used those lessons in response to the just more than two inches that fell on the city this week.
All schoolchildren have been returned safely to their families, according to Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal. The National Guard and State Patrol assisted local districts in completing these safe transfers.