City Notice: Extreme Cold Advisories and Downtown Transit Reroutes
Official Public Notice: Winter Weather State of Emergency
As of Sunday, February 1, 2026, Governor Brian P. Kemp has declared a statewide State of Emergency in response to a major winter storm moving through the region. This order remains in effect through February 6, 2026. Residents are urged to avoid all non-essential travel as wintry precipitation and extreme cold temperatures continue to impact road conditions across metro Atlanta. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is actively prioritizing the treatment of interstates and high-traffic routes to ensure access for emergency vehicles and first responders.
Public Health Advisory: Extreme Cold Warning
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for North and Central Georgia, including the city of Atlanta, effective until 1:00 p.m. today. Wind chills are expected to remain in the single digits or fall below zero throughout the morning hours. Public health officials advise all residents to stay indoors. If you must go outside, wear multiple layers of dry, loose-fitting clothing. Residents are also reminded to take precautions to prevent burst pipes by allowing faucets to drip and keeping cabinet doors open to allow heat circulation. The City of Atlanta has opened emergency warming centers for those in need of shelter; residents can contact ATL311 for specific location details and availability.
Transportation Alert: Hot Chocolate 5K Marathon and MARTA Reroutes
Despite current weather conditions, the Hot Chocolate 5K/15K Marathon is scheduled for today, Sunday, February 1, 2026. Significant road closures are in effect throughout Downtown Atlanta from 5:00 a.m. until approximately 5:00 p.m. MARTA has announced reroute advisories for several bus lines to accommodate the race footprint. Impacted routes include:
- Route #3 Auburn Avenue
- Route #21 Memorial Drive
- Route #40 Peachtree Street / Downtown
- Route #107 Glenwood
- Route #186 Rainbow Drive
- Route #813 Atlanta Student Movement Boulevard
Commuters should expect delays and are encouraged to check the MARTA mobile app for real-time service updates and secondary reroute information.
Upcoming City Council Agenda: February 2, 2026
The Atlanta City Council will convene for its regular session tomorrow, Monday, February 2, at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Key legislative items for consideration include a $1 million donation to support regional electric bike initiatives and a proposed 180-day moratorium on new alcohol license applications within the Edgewood corridor. The Council will also review amendments to the Tree Protection Ordinance and a resolution regarding the Edgewood Corridor Public Safety Task Force recommendations. Public comment will be held in person according to established City Charter procedures.