Severe storm impacts Georgia schools: Closures, delays and remote learning announcements
ATLANTA - Several North Georgia schools have announced closures, delays or plans for remote learning on Jan. 9 due to an expected storm.
The storm is predicted to produce heavy rain, flooding, and high winds through midday Tuesday.
LIST OF SCHOOL CLOSINGS/DELAYS
Heavy rain and flooding preceding high winds has the potential to down trees and power lines resulting in hazardous road conditions and power outages.
ATLANTA WEATHER: STRONG STORMS, HEAVY WINDS HEADING TO GEORGIA TUESDAY
Tuesday school closures:
- Banks County Schools
- Bremen City Schools
- Burke County Schools
- Butts County Schools
- Chattooga County Schools
- Dade County Schools
- Greene County Schools
- Griffin-Spalding County Schools
- Habersham County Schools
- Hart County Schools
- Greene County Schools
- Jasper County Schools
- Lake Oconee Academy
- Lumpkin County Schools
- Pickens County Schools
- Troup County Schools
- Rabun County Schools
- Stephens County Schools
- White County Schools
School delays:
- Calhoun City Schools (2-hour delay)
- Floyd County Schools (2-hour delay)
- Gordon County Schools (2-hour delay)
- Heard County Schools (2-hour delay)
- Murray County Schools (2-hour delay)
- Polk County Schools (2-hour delay)
- Rome City Schools (2-hour delay)
- Union County Schools (2-hour delay)
Schools transitioning to Remote Learning:
- Dawson County Schools
- Meriwether County Schools
- Towns County Schools
Each school system will continue to monitor this inclement weather situation and provide further updates if required. For the most up-to-date news on closures and delays, click here.