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Driver Accidentally Plows Into Hinesville Convenience Store Tuesday Evening
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A driver attempting to park his 2007 Chevy Avalanche accidentally plowed into the Parker's Convenience store on Georgia Highway  196 and Airport Road.

According to Hinesville Police Traffic Accident Investigator, Micheal Ramirez, an elderly gentleman was attempting to pull into a parking spot in front of the Parker's convenience store shortly after 7:15 pm.  Ramirez said the man thought he was hitting the brake peddle, but accidentally pressed on the gas peddle which lunged the pick up truck through a plate glass window and drove several feet into the store causing damage to displays.  

The driver and store employees were not hurt.  The Hinesville Fire and Rescue department arrived on scene and helped the driver out of the vehicle and provide assistance according to Hinesville Fire Chief, Robert Kitchings.  A corporate employee on scene was unable to provide information as to how long the store maybe closed while repairs are made.

Man drives into Parker's store

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Winter storm warning issued
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Southeast Georgia, including Liberty and Long counties, is under a winter storm warning from the National Weather Service.

Rain in the afternoon will change to a sleet/snow mix in the late afternoon, then snow in the evening and continue overnight. Along the Georgia coast, rain in the afternoon will change to a freezing rain or sleet mix in the evening. One to two inches of snow is expected for most regions with locally higher amounts possible. As much as a quarter-inch of ice is expected along the Georgia coast.

The coldest period will occur Tuesday through Thursday night. Near record-low temperatures are possible Wednesday night. Dangerous wind chills are possible, especially Wednesday night, with values as low as 8-15°F.

● Tuesday: Highs in the upper 30s with temperatures falling into the lower 20s

● Wednesday: Highs in the mid-30s, with temperatures dropping into the teens overnight. Minimum wind chill values as cold as 8-15o F above zero

● Thursday: Highs near 40o F, with temperatures again falling into the lower 20s Thursday night.

Snow/Freezing Rain

The risk for accumulating snow and freezing rain persists

● Most likely start time: 4-7 p.m. Tuesday.

● Greatest impact: 8 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday.

● Precipitation ends: 6-10 a.m. Wednesday.

Refreeze/Black Ice

Melted snow and ice may refreeze Wednesday night and Thursday night, increasing the risk of black ice

● Hazards include slippery roads and surfaces

● Suspension bridge cables may accumulate ice, leading to the potential for falling ice

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