Coweta-Fayette EMC responded to power outages; Ga. DOT warns of 'black ice' conditions overnight

Children who enjoyed frolicking in Sunday's snowfall will get a second blessing from the storm as Fayette and Coweta public school officials have canceled school for Monday.

Coweta is requiring its 12-month staff to report to work, however.

Our Lady of Mercy High School and Landmark Christian School are also reportedly closing tomorrow.

The snow created slippery conditions in some places and resulted in a surprise call-back of Peachtree City Public Works personnel.

Coweta-Fayette EMC worked Sunday afternoon and evening to restore power in several scattered locations, including Fayetteville, Newnan, Tyrone, Sharpsburg and Turin.

The snow tapered off by late afternoon, and the warmer ground began showing through.

By Sunday evening the Georgia Department of Transportation was advising that bridges and other overpasses in middle and northern portions of the state are expected to experience icing throughout the overnight hours.

Also, DOT says, black ice is likely to develop on sections of roadways.

Further, numerous instances of snow-laden trees falling across roadways have been reported.

The public is strongly urged to refrain from all but emergency or absolutely necessary travel until after sunrise Monday.

Nearly 1,000 Georgia DOT employees utilizing more than 200 pieces of equipment will be clearing and treating road and bridge surfaces throughout the night.

As temperatures fall, however, sections refreeze quickly and difficult-to-detect black ice can develop.

For those who must drive, extreme caution is urged. Monday morning commuters are requested to, if possible, delay driving to work until well after sunrise to afford themselves better visibility of road conditions.