Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency for all 159 counties in Georgia. Gov. Kemp wants people to stay off the roads with this winter weather moving in to

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency Thursday in preparation for a winter storm that will impact the state.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and other state officials held a news conference Tuesday morning to give an update on winter storm preparations and urge Georgians to stay off the roads as conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly.

A winter weather advisory is in effect for the entire Atlanta metro area, while a winter storm warning has been issued for counties in Middle Georgia, shaded in pink on weather maps. "It will be those southernmost communities across North Georgia going into Middle Georgia that actually face the brunt of the winter weather," Stacey noted.

ATLANTA — Ahead of Friday’s winter storm, Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a State of Emergency. He is also urging Georgians to stay off the roads if they can. Dozens of counties are currently under a winter storm watch. The State of Emergency will last until Tuesday.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared a statewide State of Emergency, effective immediately, ahead of freezing temperatures and winter weather expected to impact Georgia.

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency ahead of winter weather and freezing temperatures expected in the Peach State on Tuesday.

Snow and freezing temps prompt Gov. Kemp to declare emergency in Georgia, close state offices, and activate the National Guard.

Gov. Brian Kemp issued a State of Emergency in advance of the winter storm to mobilize resources to deal with the impacts.

Tuesday is a First Alert Weather Day as snow showers are possible across parts of the metro during the afternoon and evening hours.

A winter storm expected to plummet the southern half of Georgia has led to closing and the delay of budget hearings.