Hall County Emergency Management

03/15/2026

We have a threat of severe weather overnight. Please be prepared and have at least 2 ways to recieve weather alerts. Go to alerts.hallcounty.org to sign up for notifications to your phone.

Now is the time to be finalizing your weather safety plans! ✅

Do you/your family know where your safe place is?
Do you have ways to receive warning information?
Have you put together a weather safety kit with any medications, things for your pets, a flashlight etc.?

Severe weather can happen at any time and you don't want to be caught off guard. It's also a great idea to follow your local emergency officials such as county emergency management. Be weather ready!

02/11/2026

📢RESCHEDULED📢
The weather siren system test scheduled for 10 a.m. has been postponed to Wednesday, Feb. 18, due to heavy rain in the area.

02/11/2026

⏰ In a few hours, our weather sirens will sound for a 3-minute test at 10 a.m. Remember: this is only a test. Stay informed with our Citizen's Alert System: https://ow.ly/r1Fw50Y9rnm

02/10/2026

🚨 Heads up! Tomorrow at 10 a.m., you'll hear our severe weather sirens as part of a routine test. Don't worry - it's only a test! Learn more by accessing this link: https://ow.ly/1rM950Y9reF

02/06/2026

[Severe Weather Preparedness Week] Do you know the difference between a Watch and a Warning?! 🧐

A Severe Thunderstorm WATCH means Be Prepared.
A Severe Thunderstorm WARNING means Take Action!

For more information visit: weather.gov/safety/thunderstorm-ww

02/05/2026

WEATHER SIRENS SYSTEM TEST SET FOR FEBRUARY 11

An audible test for Hall County's severe weather warning system will sound at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11. This will only be a test, and the sirens will sound for approximately three minutes.

The weather sirens are tested using the wail alert tone once every three months. Other than these previously announced tests, all sirens should be considered to be an actual tornado warning. The upcoming test will be canceled in the event of a legitimate severe weather threat.

"Hall County has severe weather threats, including tornadoes, during each month of the year," Director of Hall County Emergency Management Zach Brackett said. "Preparing for these threats before they happen allows for peace of mind and a safe approach to severe weather, and I encourage all Hall County residents to sign up for our Citizen’s Alert System to receive potentially life-saving notifications about severe weather in a timely fashion."

For more information about severe weather preparedness and to sign up for Citizen Alerts, visit Hall County EMA online, or contact the department at [email protected].

02/02/2026

🔊 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐅𝐞𝐛. 𝟐 ❄️

Due to remaining travel hazards throughout Hall County, several key Hall County Government facilities will delay opening, while others will remain closed on Monday, Feb. 2.

⏰Facilities opening at noon:

🔹Hall County Government Center, 2875 Browns Bridge Rd.
‼️Not including the Tax Commissioner's Office, which will remain closed on Monday, Feb.2.*

🔹 Hall County Government Center Temporary Annex, 2829 Browns Bridge Rd.

🔹All Hall County Court facilities, including the Courthouse, Annex, Public Defender offices, Pretrial Services, Judicial Accountability Services and Probation Office.
Hall County Downtown Library, 127 Main St. NW

🔹Hall County Government Family Health Center, 2435 Old Cornelia Hwy.

🔹UGA Extension Office,734 E Crescent Dr. #300

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⚠️ All Hall County compactor sites will operate from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2.

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All other Hall County administrative offices, courts offices, libraries, community centers, campgrounds, animal shelter, landfill and recycling center will remain closed, and all programming will be canceled on Monday, Feb. 2. All facilities will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, Feb. 3.

Hall County will continue to monitor the weather and roadways closely and communicate any necessary changes to operations.

Weather updates, facility closures and alerts will be posted online at hallcounty.org, and citizens are encouraged to sign up for Hall County’s Citizen’s Alert System to receive free emergency and non-emergency alerts at Alerts.HallCounty.org.

Citizens are advised to use caution and best judgement if choosing to travel the roads tomorrow, as icy roads remain a concern.

As a reminder, many County services are available online at www.hallcounty.org, including the renewal of a vehicle tag, payment of taxes and more.

02/01/2026

01/31/2026

❄️ Weather Update for Hall County ❄️

Snowfall is winding down, and Winter Storm Warnings are expected to be gradually lifted. That’s the good news.

The cold, however, is not done yet.

🥶 An Extreme Cold Warning remains in effect through Sunday morning, with wind chills ranging from -15° to 5°. Subfreezing temperatures will persist for 40–60 hours, increasing the risk of pipe bursts and cold-related illnesses through Monday morning.

💨 Wind gusts of 25–40 mph will continue through Sunday morning, making it feel even colder.

Please take steps to protect pipes, pets, and people, and continue monitoring official updates.

01/31/2026

Follow these tips to prevent frozen pipes as temperatures remain below freezing across Georgia this weekend!