ATLANTA - The National Weather Service says an arctic mass will move into southeast Georgia Thursday, bringing falling temperatures -- with single digits possible in extreme north Georgia. <br>
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A hard freeze and record cold temperatures are expected Thursday night and again Friday night. Experts say they expect it to be the coldest weather since February 1996. <br>
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The National Weather Service says strong winds up to 25 miles per hour will cause dangerous wind chill levels. <br>
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Officials warn people to take precautions with pets and outdoor plants. <br>
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Overnight low temperatures are expected to dip into the teens with near 20s in the southernmost parts of the state.
