Cobb County is under a Winter Storm Watch from Saturday afternoon, January 24, 2026 through Monday morning, January 26, 2026, with forecasters warning that ice totals could reach nearly half an inch. That much ice can bring down tree limbs and power lines, raising the risk of power outages, downed trees, and dangerous travel conditions. Officials say travel could become nearly impossible if roads turn slick, and the Monday morning commute could take a major hit if icy conditions linger into the start of the work week.
Cobb County Prepares for Possible Impacts
In a January 22, 2026 update, Cobb County said crews are preparing for potential winter weather and possible effects on county operations early next week. County Manager Dr. Jackie McMorris met with department leaders to review preparations and response planning.
The Cobb County Department of Transportation is developing a staffing plan and monitoring conditions to decide when to begin proactively treating roads. The county noted that ice is especially difficult to manage, and drivers are urged to avoid travel if roads become slick, both for safety and to help crews keep up with changing conditions.
Statewide Emergency Declared
Governor Brian P. Kemp declared a statewide State of Emergency ahead of the storm and directed GEMA/HS to activate the State Operations Center. The state’s emergency declaration is set to run through January 29, 2026.
Preparation Tips
Residents are encouraged to get ready ahead of the weekend by:
- Completing any necessary preparations before the weekend.
- Canceling or adjusting weekend plans to avoid travel.
- Having access to alerting devices, including options like battery powered weather radios and mobile app notifications from weather apps and utilities like Cobb EMC and Georgia Power that will work during power outages.
