ELLIJAY, Ga. — Along a hilly stretch of Georgia Highway 515, authorities said that up to 50 cars have been stranded by slick roads near Ellijay.
According to the Gilmer County Sheriff's Office, Highway 515 was closed for several hours in both directions at the Georgia 382 Connector south of the city of Ellijay.
They said that both roads were left completely impassible due to the icy and slushy conditions in the area. This has left many motorists stuck in their vehicles in that area.
The Gilmer County Sheriff's Office said a semi-truck had wrecked at that intersection, which initially caused the problems there. It has since been moved, allowing traffic to be reopened for travel.
Officials have opened a warming shelter at the Civic Center in Ellijay for those who cannot get home or to any other warm location.
For more information, please call their non-emergency number at 706-635-8911.
With the continuing snowfall, motorists are advised to remain off the roads.
Snow coming down in Atlanta and north Georgia
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