State officials have called the most recent winter storm a massive, unprecedented, statewide weather event. As crews work to fight the ice and freezing temperatures, they are pleading for people to stay off the roads.

Georgia is under a state of emergency due to weather impacts. Officials held a press conference Tuesday morning to discuss the preparations being made across the state.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency Monday ahead of a winter storm that will impact the state.

I urge everyone to make their own preparations to ensure they and their families can remain safe over the coming days,” Gov. Brian Kemp says.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency as temperatures in the Peach State are expected to be below freezing on Tuesday. It comes as crews with the Georgia Department of Transportation brined the roads across Georgia.