Governor Bill Haslam closed all state offices on Friday in anticipation of "blizzard-like" conditions sweeping across parts of the state.
The governor's office said, "Tennessee will experience inclement weather moving across the state with blizzard like conditions to include freezing rain and heavy snow fall. This winter weather event is forecasted to move across the state Thursday through Friday. As a result of the severe weather conditions, Governor Haslam has made a declaration to close state offices on Friday."
Some agencies have facilities/offices staffed with “mission critical employees” who have life, health and/or safety responsibilities that may need to report to work or remain at workers In anticipation of more wintry weather later Friday, there are some school delays and early dismissals.
Georgia state offices will close Friday at noon.
Governor Deal said, “In order to prepare for the second round of storms, I’ve directed state agency heads to encourage employees to telecommute where appropriate. Capitol Hill agencies and other state government offices will close at 12:00 p.m. on Friday to allow time for roads and bridges to be treated in advance of possible freezing rain and snow. I encourage municipal governments and private businesses in metro Atlanta and other affected areas to follow suit. I will continue to monitor those counties under a winter storm advisory and revise my executive order as needed."