CAIRO, Ga. (WALB) - The Grady County Sheriff’s Office deployed extra deputies and first responders this weekend as temperatures dropped across the region.

Officials said the increased patrols are designed to assist residents during the extreme weather conditions.

The sheriff’s office urged residents to stay safe and call for assistance if needed.

Deputies warned drivers to exercise caution when traveling on roads with melting snow, which can create slick conditions quickly.

Officials urged drivers to slow down and maintain distance from other vehicles as melting snow creates wet and icy patches on roadways.

The sheriff’s office said shaded areas pose particular risks, with officials urging extra caution when approaching bridges, ramps and intersections.

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