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Winter Storm Disrupts Athens: Closures and Icy Conditions

1/29/2026

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Winter Storm Disruptions

A winter storm on January 25-26, 2026, brought icy conditions to Athens, Georgia, prompting closures.
Urban Outfitters announced its closure on January 26 due to the weather.
The University of Georgia campus closed because icy roads and sidewalks affected the area.
New Jersey saw snow and ice from the storm, with up to a foot of snow and an inch of ice.
Local residents shared photos of the storm's aftermath.

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Winter Storm Disruptions

A winter storm on January 25-26, 2026, brought icy conditions to Athens, Georgia, prompting closures.
Urban Outfitters announced its closure on January 26 due to the weather.
The University of Georgia campus closed because icy roads and sidewalks affected the area.
New Jersey saw snow and ice from the storm, with up to a foot of snow and an inch of ice.
Local residents shared photos of the storm's aftermath.

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