Amtrak Resumes Normal Crescent Service

Amtrak has resumed passenger train service to Toccoa, Gainesville and Atlanta Friday after it was suspended Wednesday and Thursday because of the snow storm that struck the South.

Amtrak made the announcement early Thursday evening.  This means the Crescent is now running twice daily  between New York and New Orleans.

Meantime, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has delayed the opening of government offices as the state continues rebounding from a winter storm. 

Deal said in a statement that government offices are scheduled to open at 10 a.m. Friday, which should give agency heads discretion to close offices in areas that are still dealing with power outages and allowing employees to work from home if necessary. 

Deal has extended a state of emergency through Sunday night to make sure the state is equipped with the resources it needs to continue clearing rods and other storm-related debris.