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Many South Georgia schools closing ahead of arctic blast

Many South Georgia schools closing ahead of arctic blast


ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) – Due to the anticipated inclement weather, many schools across South Georgia will be closed.

Here is a list of schools that have announced closures:

  • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College will close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday and remain closed on Wednesday.
  • Albany Beauty Academy School will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Albany State University will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Classes will operate virtually.
  • Albany Technical College will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Atkinson County Schools will be closed on Wednesday.
  • Baker County Schools will have early dismissal at 12 p.m. on Tuesday and will remain closed through Wednesday.
  • Best Buddies Daycare in Lee County will be closed Tuesday at noon and Wednesday.
  • Ben Hill County Schools will remain open on Tuesday, but all after school activities are canceled. No decision has been made for Wednesday.
  • Berrien County Schools will early release on Tuesday at 2 p.m. and closed on Wednesday.
  • Brooks County Schools will have early release on Tuesday at 2 p.m. and closed on Wednesday.
  • Byne Christian School will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Calhoun County Schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Clay County Schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Clinch County Schools remain open on Tuesday and will close on Wednesday.
  • Coffee County Schools has suspended afterschool activities on Tuesday. Schools will remain open.
  • Colquitt County Schools will have early release on Tuesday and closed on Wednesday.
    • GEAR/Vereen: 1:30 p.m. (starting with buses)
    • Elementary: 1:45 p.m.
    • Achievement Center: 2:00 p.m.
    • CCHS: 2:30 p.m.
    • WJW/CAG: 2:45 p.m.
    • District Office: 3:00 p.m.
  • Cook County Schools will early release on Tuesday at 2 p.m. and closed on Wednesday.
  • Crisp County Schools will will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Deerfield-Windsor will have early dismissals Tuesday and will be closed Wednesday
    • Elementary – Release at 1:15 p.m.
    • Middle – Release at 12:45 p.m.
    • Upper School – Release at 1:00 p.m.
  • Dooly County Schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Dougherty County Schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Early County will have early dismissals Tuesday and will be closed Wednesday. Release times are as follow:
    • ECLOCA – 11:05 AM
    • ECES – 11:20 AM
    • ECMS – 11:35 AM
    • ECHS – 11:50 AM
  • Echols County Schools will be closed on Wednesday.
  • Furlow Charter School will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Georgia Southwestern State University will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Classes will operate virtually.
  • Grady County Schools will be closed on Wednesday.
  • Heritage Academy will have an early release at noon on Tuesday and will remain closed on Wednesday.
  • Lanier County Schools will be closed on Wednesday.
  • Lee County Schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Lowndes County Schools will be opened Tuesday and closed on Wednesday.
  • Miller County Schools will have early dismissals Tuesday and will be closed Wednesday. Release times are as follow:
    • Elementary – 11:45 AM
    • Middle/High -12:00 PM
  • Mitchell County Schools will have early dismissals at 12 p.m. on Tuesday and will be closed Wednesday.
  • Montessori Preparatory Academy locations will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Pataula Charter will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Pelham City Schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Randolph County Schools will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Scintilla Charter Academy will be closed Wednesday.
  • Seminole County Schools will early release on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. and be closed on Wednesday.
  • Sherwood Christian Academy will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Southland Academy will have an early release on Tuesday and remained closed for Wednesday. The lower school will be released at 11:35 a.m. and the middle and upper school will be released at 11:50 a.m.
  • South Georgia Technical College will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Southern Regional Technical College will have no evening classes on Tuesday and will be closed on Wednesday.
  • Southwest Georgia Academy in Damascus will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Southwest Georgia STEM Charter School will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Spring Creek Charter Academy will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Stewart County Schools will be closed Tuesday.
  • Sumter County Schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Terrell Academy will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Terrell County Schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Thomas County Schools will be closed on Wednesday.
  • Thomas University will close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday and remain closed through Wednesday.
  • Thomasville City Schools will be closed on Wednesday.
  • Tift County Schools will have early dismissal on Tuesday. Release times are as follow:
    • Elementary – 1:45 p.m.
    • Middle/High – 2:30 p.m.
  • Turner County Schools will be closed on Wednesday.
  • Valdosta City Schools will be opened Tuesday and closed on Wednesday.
  • Westwood Schools will have early dismissal at 12 p.m. on Tuesday and remain closed through Wednesday.
  • Wilcox County Schools early dismissal at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
  • Wiregrass College and Career Academy will be closed on Wednesday.
  • Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will close at 3 p.m. on Tuesday and remain closed on Wednesday.
  • Worth County Schools will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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As temperatures continue to drop across the state of Georgia, many South Georgia schools are taking precautions and announcing closures ahead of the arctic blast expected to hit the region.

With forecasts predicting record-low temperatures and potential snowfall, school districts in counties such as Lowndes, Tift, and Thomas have already made the decision to cancel classes for the safety of students and staff.

Parents are encouraged to stay updated on school closures and delays by checking their local school district’s website or social media pages.

As the arctic blast approaches, it’s important to prioritize safety and stay informed about any potential closures or delays in your area. Stay warm and stay safe, South Georgia!

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