Atlanta Gas Light is urging customers to prepare for a harsh winter by having a plan for cold weather, using space heaters safely, and avoiding de-icing gas meters themselves.

A fire at The Everett Apartments in Duluth displaced 20 residents, with the cause attributed to a malfunctioning HVAC unit. The Red Cross is assisting those affected. No injuries were reported.

Firefighters extinguished a blaze at an abandoned house in Atlanta, with the cause potentially linked to a squatter seeking shelter. No injuries were reported, but the house was destroyed.

Dunwoody City Council's meeting at Dunwoody High School aims to increase community engagement, especially among students, by involving the Youth City Council in planning and executing the event.

The Marietta City School Board upheld a decision to keep 23 books banned from school libraries, despite some parents arguing for their educational value on topics like LGBTQ issues.

Dalton Ely won $15,000 at the High Stakes Pinball Championship, marking his biggest victory yet in his pinball career.

Arctic conditions prompt school closures and delays in Georgia due to expected low temperatures and high wind chills on January 17. Safety concerns lead to various districts adjusting schedules, with some opting for virtual learning.

Plumber Matt Byrne shares tips to prevent pipe bursts in Georgia's freezing temperatures, including insulation and keeping a water trickle, amid warnings to homeowners about the importance of prevention for insurance coverage.

Georgia leads in paid insurance claims for frozen pipes, with State Farm paying out $100 million to Georgians, amidst cold temperatures causing widespread disruptions and damage.

The National Park Service is seeking public input on the future of Martin Luther King Jr.'s former Atlanta home, to preserve its history and involve the community.

Arctic blast causes travel disruptions at Atlanta airport, with over 384 flight delays and 74 cancellations, while officials warn of icy conditions and urge residents and travelers to use the First Alert Weather App for updates.

A cold front in the metro area leads to responses like Renovation Church becoming a warming center, Floyd County Emergency Management preparing for road hazards, and plumbers offering preventative tips for frozen pipes.

Georgia schools close or shift to remote learning due to wintry weather, with metro Atlanta affected. Higher education institutes also announce closures.