Forsyth County Under Winter Storm Warning

Forsyth County is preparing for a potential winter storm expected to impact the area in the coming days. Forecasts indicate the possibility of snow accumulations between two and four inches with gusting winds. 

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 1 a.m. Saturday morning (1/31) through 1 a.m. Sunday morning (2/1) for much of northeast Georgia, including Forsyth County.

County staff and emergency partners are actively monitoring conditions and preparing to respond as needed. Residents are encouraged to take precautions now and stay informed as the situation develops.

Important Reminders

• Sawnee EMC (770) 887-2363
• Georgia Power 1 (888) 891-0938
• Georgia Power: View or report outages through Georgia Power’s outage map on their website.
• Sawnee EMC: Visit Sawnee EMC’s outage map for updates. Regular information is also shared on their website and Facebook page.

Road Closures

• Visit the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office road closures map for details.
• Get alerted about incidents around the county with the Sheriff's Office Everbridge notifications app. Learn how with this YouTube video.

Cold & Snow Safety Tips

• Avoid unnecessary travel, especially on bridges and elevated roadways.
• Protect pipes by insulating exposed plumbing and allowing faucets to drip during freezing temperatures.
• Keep pets indoors and check on neighbors who may need assistance.
• If you must go outside, dress in several layers and cover exposed skin.

Residents are encouraged to sign up for Alert Forsyth to receive timely updates about changing conditions, road impacts and emergency information.

Forsyth County will continue to share updates below as more information becomes available.