A large brush fire burning off Keuka Road prompted evacuations and road closures as heavy smoke created dangerous conditions across parts of Putnam County.

The Georgia Department of Transportation has requested about 50 more crews from across the state to assist in clearing roads after snow fell on parts of North Georgia Saturday.

Early moring travel became more difficult due to the combination of low temperatures, calm winds and trapped pollutants, with commuters struggling with poor visibility on roads and a sharp rise in eye ...