The University of Georgia has urged students to consider going home for the weekend, though some told 11Alive's Joe Ripley they were stocked up and hunkering down.

Winter storm watches have spread to more areas of Georgia, including Athens, ahead of a snow and ice storm coming this weekend. What's the forecast?

An ice storm warning has extended to North Georgia, including Athens, as Georgia prepares for severe winter weather this weekend.

Athens Technical College noted on its website Saturday that it is monitoring the weather and will release a notice when decisions are made about campus closings. The University of North Georgia Oconee Campus in Watkinsville announced the campus is closed Saturday through Monday, but Monday classes are planned to be held via virtual learning.

The University of Georgia will be closed on Monday, UGA officials noted on Saturday. All in-person classes, campus events, and activities will be canceled throughout the day.

Gov. Brian Kemp declared a statewide state of emergency for all Georgia counties this morning in anticipation of the winter storm, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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The winter storm expected to hit the Athens area has forced changes to some Georgia athletic teams, including the GymDawgs, who have a new start time for their road meet.

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