Elbert County hit with closures after winter storm

  • The view from the historic Bailey Building on the downtown square shows Elberton's downtown square covered in ice and snow after Winter Storm Fern came through Elbert County Sunday. (Photo by Lindsay Herring)
    The view from the historic Bailey Building on the downtown square shows Elberton's downtown square covered in ice and snow after Winter Storm Fern came through Elbert County Sunday. (Photo by Lindsay Herring)
  • Elbert County resident Brock Dye holds a big chunk of ice in the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern. (Photo submitted by Melanie Dye)
    Elbert County resident Brock Dye holds a big chunk of ice in the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern. (Photo submitted by Melanie Dye)
  • Lella Wells poses for a picture across from the government complex. (Photo by Lizzie Wells)
    Lella Wells poses for a picture across from the government complex. (Photo by Lizzie Wells)
  • The Elberton and Elbert County fire departments pose for a picture after responding to a call during Winter Storm Fern. (Photo submitted by Crystal Ingram)
    The Elberton and Elbert County fire departments pose for a picture after responding to a call during Winter Storm Fern. (Photo submitted by Crystal Ingram)
  • James Nestor uses a laundry basket as a sled. (Photo submitted by Heather Nestor)
    James Nestor uses a laundry basket as a sled. (Photo submitted by Heather Nestor)
  • The essential staff of the Elbert County jail pose for a picture outside the jail. (Photo submitted by Tomeka Anderson)
    The essential staff of the Elbert County jail pose for a picture outside the jail. (Photo submitted by Tomeka Anderson)
  • Elbert County Emergency Services personnel use a back board as an improvised sled in between calls during Winter Storm Fern. (Photo submitted by Beth Seymour)
    Elbert County Emergency Services personnel use a back board as an improvised sled in between calls during Winter Storm Fern. (Photo submitted by Beth Seymour)
  • Aliani Owens looks at snow on her gloves after the winter storm. (Photo submitted by Brie Teasley)
    Aliani Owens looks at snow on her gloves after the winter storm. (Photo submitted by Brie Teasley)
  • Starrett Blackmon and Cassin Andrews go sledding in a wolf mask after the winter storm. (Photo submitted by Jamie Blackmon)
    Starrett Blackmon and Cassin Andrews go sledding in a wolf mask after the winter storm. (Photo submitted by Jamie Blackmon)
    Elbert County found itself in the path of a chilling winter storm over the weekend that resulted in mass closures throughout the community. "Winter Storm Fern" as it was dubbed by The Wea...

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