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ecstatic

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27. My cousin is stuck

Wed Jan 29, 2014, 10:52 AM

Jan 2014

Last edited Wed Jan 29, 2014, 12:25 PM - Edit history (1)

Flat tire, no gas, cell phone battery low. It's 12 degrees. She's been stuck on the highway since yesterday afternoon. I'm horrified for anyone with children who might be in the same situation. Reed's excuses aren't cutting it for me right now.

Edited to add that I'm not blaming Reed. The interstate is not his jurisdiction. This situation is just really frustrating.

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Winter storm craziness in Atlanta [View all] marmar Jan 2014 OP

I just heard from my cousin in Atlanta and he said it took 6 hours to get home yesterday. hrmjustin Jan 2014 #1

Friend's mom usually has a 35 minute commute. redwitch Jan 2014 #3

The Atlanta forecast missed completely. Blame the weathermen Glitterati Jan 2014 #7

This meterologist takes issue with that B2G Jan 2014 #12

Bull Glitterati Jan 2014 #13

This warning was issued at around 4 AM on Tuesday B2G Jan 2014 #15

What you don't seem to understand is Glitterati Jan 2014 #16

Then the National Weather Service forecast was ignored B2G Jan 2014 #17

NOT TRUE Glitterati Jan 2014 #18

Did you not read the 4AM forecast? B2G Jan 2014 #21

Hey, genius.....guess what? I20 south is STILL METRO ATLANTA Glitterati Jan 2014 #23

Thank you! michello Jan 2014 #25

The 4 AM warning was issued for ALL of the Metro area B2G Jan 2014 #26

Sooo, telling the truth around here is "being a dick" Glitterati Jan 2014 #28

Monday's weather broadcast B2G Jan 2014 #32

Seriously, what part of this do you NOT understand? Glitterati Jan 2014 #37

"* LOCATIONS...ALL OF THE ATLANTA METRO" B2G Jan 2014 #38

You are just WRONG Glitterati Jan 2014 #40

I think some basic driving lessons are more important than bitching about the weather man snooper2 Jan 2014 #42

People in the South simply aren't used to driving in this weather. Fawke Em Jan 2014 #64

You are totally right, check this out: Raine1967 Jan 2014 #53

Complete and utter bullshit Glitterati Jan 2014 #54

Oh -- I know Forsyth. Raine1967 Jan 2014 #58

Thank you B2G Jan 2014 #56

Completely agreed. Raine1967 Jan 2014 #60

Nope. Jawja Jan 2014 #19

Wow, I'm done with this BS. Glitterati Jan 2014 #22

You might wanna check out post #53: Raine1967 Jan 2014 #55

The weather service did admit that the storm kind of moved further north at the last minute, mfcorey1 Jan 2014 #39

Thank you Glitterati Jan 2014 #41

Thank you! michello Jan 2014 #47

Wow that is hospitality. hrmjustin Jan 2014 #8

Most Atlanta retail places have really stepped up. Folks slept at Home Depot last night Glitterati Jan 2014 #11

AJC Headline today "FROZEN IN PLACE" Glitterati Jan 2014 #2

how did this happen? Was this storm such a surprise? I could feel it coming in my bones... KittyWampus Jan 2014 #4

See my post #7 in this thread. Forecast was wrong. n/t Glitterati Jan 2014 #9

saw it jakeXT Jan 2014 #5

It happens every decade or so. Snow/cold moves in after morning rush hour. Folks who went to work, Hoyt Jan 2014 #6

I don't get why everything didn't shut down in anticipation alarimer Jan 2014 #30

Simply put.....Republicans are in charge Glitterati Jan 2014 #33

Kasim Reed is a Republican? B2G Jan 2014 #45

Damned close. Glitterati Jan 2014 #46

and yet, you -- right here in this thread, would rather blame Raine1967 Jan 2014 #61

In fairness, the interstate condition is not his fault ecstatic Jan 2014 #48

What is he supposed to do? B2G Jan 2014 #50

This poster is all over the place. Raine1967 Jan 2014 #62

Get in line B2G Jan 2014 #63

When I lived in Atlanta, I learned long ago, to stay home when snow was coming. onehandle Jan 2014 #10

Mayor's promise after 2011 jakeXT Jan 2014 #14

Hopefully the people of Atlanta Capt. Obvious Jan 2014 #20

Nah, 60s by the weekend Glitterati Jan 2014 #24

My cousin is stuck ecstatic Jan 2014 #27

I spent the night in a car stuck in snow with my dad and younger brother as a kid Fumesucker Jan 2014 #31

Anyone remember the blizzard of '93? Solly Mack Jan 2014 #29

Oh, I sure do! Glitterati Jan 2014 #35

I woke my husband around 5 AM and told him he had to "see this". Solly Mack Jan 2014 #43

Yeah, I remember that Fumesucker Jan 2014 #36

Yep. Solly Mack Jan 2014 #44

I remember it well. But fortunately, we never lost power. n/t RebelOne Jan 2014 #66

Most memorable, I was at Ft. McClellan outside Anniston, AL going through basic Lurks Often Jan 2014 #51

I couldn't talk my husband into going out with me to play. Solly Mack Jan 2014 #52

I dont get how this happened in Atlanta, home of The Weather Channel..... MzShellG Jan 2014 #34

Why is God punishing Atlanta? B Calm Jan 2014 #49

He's making it clear: Doesn't like TWC naming winter storms. Raine1967 Jan 2014 #67

Ga governor acts surprised it snowed in Atlanta when it was forcasted days in advance. hrmjustin Jan 2014 #57

Is Reed an idiot too? B2G Jan 2014 #65

On purpose Calista241 Jan 2014 #59