Augusta, Georgia, faces an Ice Storm Warning with freezing rain persisting into early Monday, January 26, 2026, alongside expected ice accumulation of about 0.10 inches and subsequent cold winds. City government offices will open at 10:00 a.m. that day due to hazardous road conditions.
Road Hazard Reporting
Residents can report issues like icy roads or downed trees via Augusta 311 options: the MyAugusta 311 app, web portal, dialing 311 in Richmond County, or (706) 821-2300 outside the county. These non-emergency reports aid quick response; dial 911 for life-threatening situations.
Power Outages
Real-time outage maps and restoration estimates are available from Georgia Power (outagemap.georgiapower.com), Jackson Electric (outage.jec.coop:83), and Planters Electric (outage.plantersemc.com).​
Shelter Access
Overnight shelters require clearance; deputies assist at May Park from 5:00 p.m., or call 706-821-1080. Daytime warming centers are listed at augustaga.gov.
Free Transit
Augusta Transit offers free rides to warming shelters (3:00-8:00 p.m. weekdays/Saturday; 5:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday) via 706-821-1719 before 8:00 p.m. Pickups: Broad Street Transfer Facility (1546 Broad St.), May Park (622 4th St.). Drop-offs: Augusta Rescue Mission (526 Walker St.), Salvation Army (1384 Greene St.).
Safety Advice
Avoid roads unless essential due to ice risks.
