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.