Amid a winter storm that includes snow, sleet and ice impacting much of the Palmetto State, Gov. Henry McMaster declared a statewide emergency Friday. “Our state’s emergency teams are fully prepared,

Snow and ice is expected in north Georgia and metro Atlanta by Friday morning with a quick changeover to rain and freezing rain for much of the day. Many schools and government offices have already closed ahead of the storm.

Governor Josh Stein has declared a state of emergency for North Carolina in anticipation of severe winter weather.Stein and state Emergency Response Team members gave an update Friday morning on their preparations.

Bill Lee and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency issued a state of emergency Thursday to provide relief across the state. Gov. Lee also announced that all state offices will be closed Friday. Here is what to know about the State of Emergency for Tennessee.