Emergency Information

Last updated: Jan 23, 2026 at 11:05 p.m.

Campus Operations Overview

The University of North Georgia is continuing to closely monitor an approaching winter weather system in coordination with the National Weather Service and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency.

Based on current forecasts and in the interest of safety, we are encouraging students to return home for the weekend after their classes conclude today, if possible.

�� will adjust operations as follows:

Friday, January 23

Parking Operations:

Parking Decks will at close 3 p.m.
All vehicles must be moved off of the top levels at this time.
Exits will remain open on bottom levels for cars to leave the deck.

Saturday, January 24 – Sunday, January 25

All �� campuses will be closed
All classes, events, and activities are canceled
Offices will be closed

Dahlonega Campus Facility Hours: January 24 – 25
Facility	Saturday, Jan 24	Sunday, Jan 25
Dining Hall	8 a.m - 6 p.m.	8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Recreation Center	10 a.m. – 5 p.m.	3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Hoag Student Center	10 a.m. – 6 p.m.	3 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Starbucks	8 a.m - 4 p.m.	Closed

If Loss of Power – Dahlonega Campus Only

Should we experience loss of power on the Dahlonega campus, back-up generators will be available in the Convocation Center to provide students with a place to rest, and shower. The Dining Hall will be able to provide meal service with more limited selections.

Monday, January 26

Campuses will remain physically closed
The university will shift to a virtual learning environment
All offices will remain open remotely during normal business hours
When leaving campus for the weekend, employees should bring home any equipment and materials necessary for remote work
Essential employees should only report to campus after first consulting with their immediate supervisor

Learning Environment

At this time, no in-person classes or activities will take place on Monday.

All classes will be held via asynchronous virtual learning
Faculty should post learning expectations, assignments, or activities on their course D2L page
Students should check D2L regularly for course-specific guidance

Dahlonega Campus Facility Hours: January 26
Facility	Monday, Jan 26
Dining Hall	8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Recreation Center	10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Hoag Student Center	7:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Starbucks	Closed

Employee Information & Guidance

Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25
Who should report to campus during the campus closure?

Essential personnel, per direction from their supervisor. These roles may include Public Safety, Facilities, and Residence Life, and are necessary to ensure the operation of essential functions on campus during the closure.

Non-essential personnel should not come to campus during the closure.

How do bi-weekly essential employees record time worked during the campus closure?

Employees: Record actual time worked as usual in OneUSG.

Supervisors: Update the time reporting code to reflect Inclement Weather, before timesheet approval on Friday, 1/30/26.

Compensation: Employees who are required to work these two days will be paid for time worked plus inclement weather closure time, i.e., the regularly scheduled shift that occurs during the campus closure.

How do monthly essential employees track time during the campus closure?

Employees: No action is required for reporting time in OneUSG.

Supervisors: When feasible, provide flex-time opportunities to employees who work during the campus closure.

When does the Inclement Weather closure status begin?

6 a.m. on Saturday, 1/24/26.

Monday, January 26
As of 1/23/26, the university is preparing to operate with reduced operations on Monday, 1/26/26. The university will shift to a virtual learning environment, with offices open remotely. When leaving campus for the weekend, employees should bring home any equipment and materials necessary for remote work.

Who should report to campus during reduced operations?

Only essential personnel should report on-site, per direction from their supervisor. These roles may include Public Safety, Facilities, and Residence Life, and are necessary to ensure the operation of essential functions on campus during the closure.

Non-essential personnel should not come to campus during the reduced operations.

Who should work from home on Monday in the reduced operations and virtual environment?

Employees should plan to work remotely on Monday, if feasible based on the job duties.

Managers should communicate with their employees regarding expectations for remote work during this time.

Widespread power and internet outages are possible and will impact capabilities for remote work on Monday. �� leadership, with guidance from Public Safety, Facilities, and GEMA, will actively monitor conditions throughout the weekend. Extended closures may be necessary if widespread outages occur. Additional updates will be provided on Sunday and each day as necessary.

How will pay be impacted for employees who cannot work remotely, based on job duties or localized power outages?

The University recognizes that not all positions can be performed remotely and that employees may experience power or internet disruptions. When these circumstances prevent an employee from performing their duties, it is not the University’s intent to require the use of leave or reduce pay.

Employees are expected to work as scheduled when able and to communicate promptly with their supervisor regarding any limitations. Supervisors will work with employees to determine appropriate work options or duty status based on operational needs and individual circumstances.

How will future updates be communicated?

�� will provide an update on Sunday, January 25.

Updates to campus closures or delays in opening times will be shared via email, this page, �� Emergency Alerts,< and posted to the below online locations. Please ensure your information is up to date in Banner and within the LiveSafe App:

LiveSafe App

Facebook:

How do I update my contact info for emergency alerts?

Download the LiveSafe App and input your contact information. This will enable real-time updates to your mobile device.

and navigate to Enter Emergency Contacts for �� Alert.

Conditions will continue to be evaluated, and any necessary updates to university operations will be communicated as soon as possible.

We encourage all students, faculty, and staff to continue monitoring for the latest.

Stay safe, Nighthawks.

Current Status

Campus	Status
Blue Ridge	Normal operation
Cumming	Normal operation
Dahlonega	Normal operation
Gainesville	Normal operation
Oconee	Normal operation

Inclement weather communications protocol

Please note that in the event of inclement weather that causes a campus closure or delayed opening, an announcement will be distributed first through the university’s Emergency Notification System. In the event of emergencies, closures or delayed openings, this system will provide important information regarding university operations or emergency actions.

If you need to update your contact information for the Emergency Notification System, please use the , contact the emergency preparedness coordinator in the Office of Public Safety, or email publicsafety@ung.edu for assistance.

Inclement weather notifications are likely to be segmented by campus location, as weather conditions may vary widely in the university’s five-campus area.

Should a campus be closed or delay opening due to weather conditions, an announcement will be published by 6:30 a.m. Essential personnel (identified in advance by their supervisors) would need to report as soon as they are able to safely do so. Non-essential personnel and students who do not reside on campus should refrain from coming to campus to avoid placing unnecessary demand on public safety and plant operations staff.

When campuses return to normal operations, students, staff and faculty should always use their best judgment about traveling depending upon road conditions in their area.

The Division of Strategic Communications & Marketing will also disseminate information through local media outlets.

Emergency Contact

�� Campus Police - All Campuses

706-864-1500

Student Counseling Help

Cumming: 470-239-3134
Dahlonega: 706-864-1819
Gainesville: 678-717-3660
Oconee: 706-310-6205

Student Counseling website

After hours call The Georgia Crisis and Access line at 1-800-715-4225

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