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Delta, AirTran Cancel Atlanta Flights Amid Snow, Ice
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A 6-inch blanket of snow prompted Delta Air Lines Inc. and AirTran Holdings Inc. to scrub most flights to and from Atlanta, the world’s busiest airport, and led United Parcel Service Inc. to suspend pickups and deliveries in its hometown.
Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed declared a state of emergency and urged people to avoid driving unless necessary. Hundreds of schools, government offices and businesses were closed, and thousands were without power.