Light snow fell across much of far north Georgia as a strong Arctic cold front moved through the region. Most of the snow fell north of a line from Buchanan, to Atlanta, to Cumming, to Homer.  Snowfall amounts averaged from one-half to one inch in most of this area, with up to 2 inches common in the northeast Georgia mountain counties of  Fannin, Union, and Towns.  Cherokee and Murray county also reported amounts in excess of one inch.  The snow combined with 20 to 30 mph and gusty north winds and temperatures in the teens and twenties to create slick and hazardous roads.   However, no roads were reported to have been closed.  Nonetheless, numerous accidents were reported, especially in Cherokee, Bartow, and Forsyth counties, several with minor injuries.  Thirty-eight accidents were reported in Forsyth county alone, with 29 accidents in Bartow.  The amount of accidents in Cherokee county was unspecified.  Schools were closed in all of these counties and several surrounding counties because of the snow and extreme cold.

Heavy Snow in CATOOSA, GEORGIA
From 23-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-03 12:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 23-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-03 12:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in HARALSON, GEORGIA
From 23-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-03 12:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in POLK, GEORGIA
From 23-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-03 12:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in TOWNS, GEORGIA
From 23-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-03 12:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 23-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-03 12:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in HALL, GEORGIA
From 23-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-03 12:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 23-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-03 12:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 23-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-03 12:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 23-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-03 12:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 23-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-03 12:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 23-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-03 12:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 23-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-03 12:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in COBB, GEORGIA
From 23-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-03 12:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in DADE, GEORGIA
From 23-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-03 12:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in UNION, GEORGIA
From 23-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-03 12:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 23-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-03 12:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in WHITE, GEORGIA
From 23-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-03 12:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in DAWSON, GEORGIA
From 23-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-03 12:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in FANNIN, GEORGIA
From 23-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-03 12:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 23-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-03 12:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 23-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-03 12:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 23-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-03 12:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 23-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-03 12:00:00 (EST)
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