Weather continues to snarl movement in Georgia

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February 13, 2010

The Associated Press Associated Press Sat Feb 13, 2010, 01:11 PM EST

ATLANTA — The sun was out, but the temperature was still below freezing and the traveling was slow in Georgia Saturday morning.

The Georgia Department of Transportation is urging people to stay home while crews work to make sure roads are clear of ice and snow.

In the Atlanta area, MARTA canceled all bus service Saturday morning. Trains are still running, but delays have been reported.

MARTA officials are checking to see whether some bus routes can be started later Saturday.

Delta has canceled 380 flights out of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Saturday morning after canceling 550 flights on Friday.

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