For immediate release Jan. 4, 2018 
 
Office of Communications (404) 651-7774 
 
Deal: State and local governments to close early Monday 
City of Atlanta to close at 2:30 p.m., Fulton County and state government to follow at 3 p.m. 
In light of several factors, Gov. Nathan Deal, along with Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Fulton County government officials, announced early closures for state and local government in metro Atlanta on Monday, January 8. The City of Atlanta will close at 2:30 p.m. Fulton County and state government will close at 3 p.m. 
Agencies are also encouraged to allow employees with the ability to telecommute to do so. Employees and visitors are also encouraged to use MARTA to travel on Monday. 
Finally, state and local governments will continue monitoring weather and will send additional guidance to employees as necessary. 
 
 Jen Talaber Ryan jen.ryan@georgia.gov 
John Vaughan john.vaughan@georgia.gov 
Mayor's Office of Communications atlmedia@atlantaga.gov