Snow and ice is expected in north Georgia and metro Atlanta by Friday morning with a quick change over to rain and freezing rain for much of the day. Many schools and government offices have already closed ahead of the storm.

The metro Atlanta area could see snow and ice this weekend. Meanwhile, road crews and power companies are keeping a very close eye on the forecast. Here's are you can start preparing.

Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency for the state of Georgia as a winter storm is expected to impact the state Friday. This state of emergency is effective immediately and lasts through Tuesday,

Much of north Georgia is under a winter storm warning from Friday morning until Saturday. The far northern part of the state can expect between two and four inches of accumulation, according to the National Weather Service.

Ahead of what is expected to be days of weather with below-freezing temperatures, Georgia Power released a set of recommendations to prepare for the winter weather.

We have issued a Weather Impact Alert for likely snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain for parts of north Georgia Friday through early Saturday morning.

Gov. Brian Kemp announced on Wednesday that some state offices are closing in wake of winter weather forecasts. Here's where, when, and why.