If you live in Georgia, you don't need a winter bike. I have 8 bikes that I ride regularly and what it really comes down to is equal time. If one bike get more attention, then the others get jealous and talk between them. The next thing you know, they will be throwing me over the bars and breaking stuff. I already have studded tires and they last a long time, I like to have choices for my commute based on temp, snow and ice conditions etc. YRMV