Atlanta, Georgia – Drivers across north and central Georgia face sharply reduced visibility early Saturday, with fog cutting sightlines to one-quarter mile or less along major corridors including I-75, I-85 and I-20 through 10 a.m., creating immediate hazards for the morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, a Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. Saturday for much of north and central Georgia, including metro Atlanta. Visibility has dropped to 1/4 mile or less in several areas, especially in low-lying spots and near rivers, making highway travel dangerous before midmorning.
Across the state, the thickest fog has settled over communities stretching from Rome and Dalton south through Atlanta and into Macon. In the metro area, drivers along I-285 and GA-400 are encountering sudden visibility drops, particularly near interchanges and elevated ramps. Conditions may change rapidly within a few miles, catching motorists off guard.
State transportation officials urge drivers to slow down immediately, increase following distance to at least five seconds, and use low-beam headlights. High beams can reflect off the fog and worsen visibility. Officials also recommend avoiding sudden lane changes and allowing extra travel time until conditions improve after 10 a.m.
The fog is expected to gradually lift by late morning as temperatures rise and sunlight increases. Until then, motorists should delay nonessential travel if possible and remain alert for rapid changes in visibility. Additional advisories could be issued if dense fog redevelops overnight.
