Georgia NOW News for Monday Jan. 26, 2026

    Georgia is bracing for dangerous winter weather as a major storm brings freezing rain, sleet and plunging temperatures across the state. Officials are urging residents to stay off the roads as black ice forms and power outages climb past 80,000, with the Georgia National Guard deployed to assist hard-hit communities. At the same time, rising health insurance costs are pushing thousands of Georgians off coverage, straining hospitals and emergency rooms. Election season is also ramping up, with multiple special elections set for March 10 — including races to fill House seats and the contest to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene — and a Senate District 18 runoff scheduled for February. Under the Gold Dome, lawmakers entering week three of the 2026 session say affordability, consumer protection and education funding are top priorities, while students across Georgia continue to protest federal immigration raids with coordinated walkouts. Tune in 24/7 to Georgia NOW. Grab the app or listen online at heargeorgianow.com. #HearGeorgiaNow #GeorgiaNow #GeorgiaNews #WinterStorm #SevereWeather #PowerOutages #BlackIce #GaPol #SpecialElection #GeorgiaLegislature #HealthCareCosts #ACA #Immigration #StudentProtests