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Updated List of School Closings
- Atlanta Public Schools – Closed Tuesday
- Atlanta Technical College – Virtual Learning Tuesday
- Augusta University – Virtual Learning Tuesday
- Bartow County Schools – Closed Tuesday
- Brantley County Schools – Closed Tuesday
- Bulloch County Schools – Closed Tuesday
- Butts County School System – Closed Tuesday
- Carroll County Schools – Virtual Learning Tuesday
- Carrollton City Schools – Virtual Learning Tuesday
- Chatham County Schools – Closed Tuesday
- Cherokee County School District – Closed Tuesday
- City Schools of Decatur – Virtual Learning Tuesday
- Clark Atlanta University – Virtual Learning Tuesday
- Clayton County Schools – Virtual Learning Tuesday
- Cobb County Schools – Closed Tuesday
- Coweta County Schools – Closed Tuesday
- DeKalb County School District – Virtual Learning Tuesday
- Douglas County School System – Closed Tuesday
- Fayette County Public Schools – Closed Tuesday
- Forsyth County Schools – Virtual Learning Tuesday
- Fulton County Schools – Closed Tuesday
- Gordon County Schools – Closed Tuesday
- Griffin-Spalding County School System – Closed Tuesday
- Gwinnett County – Virtual Learning Tuesday
- Hall County School District – Virtual Learning Tuesday
- Haralson County School District – Closed Tuesday
- Heard County School System – Closed Tuesday
- Henry County Schools – Closed Tuesday
- Lamar County Schools – Closed Tuesday
- Marietta City Schools – Closed Tuesday
- McIntosh County Schools – Closed Tuesday
- Meriwether County Schools – Virtual Learning Tuesday
- Morehouse College – Virtual Learning Tuesday
- Morehouse School of Medicine – Virtual Learning Tuesday
- Newton County Schools – Closed Tuesday
- Paulding County School District – Virtual Learning Tuesday
- Pike County Public Schools – Closed Tuesday
- Richmond County School System – Virtual Learning Tuesday
- Rockdale County Public Schools – Virtual Learning Tuesday
- Spelman College – Virtual Learning Tuesday
- Thomaston-Upson Schools – Closed Tuesday
- Troup County School System – Closed Tuesday
- University of West Georgia – Virtual Learning Tuesday
Fulton County Schools Closed Tuesday: Fulton County Schools and administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21, due to severe cold and the potential for inclement weather.
There will be no remote learning or after-school activities, including extended day programs, field trips, and athletic events. The District 2 community meeting will transition to a virtual format, with details posted online.
Employees have been instructed to work remotely if possible, with updates on Wednesday’s operations to be announced based on Tuesday’s weather conditions. For more information, visit the district’s website or social media channels.
Ringgold School District Goes Remote: The Ringgold School District will be operating on a Remote Learning Day, Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22.
Bulloch County Government Offices To Close: Bulloch County offices will close at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 21, and remain closed on Wednesday, Jan. 22, due to anticipated severe weather. Officials will announce any further closures as conditions develop.
McIntosh County Schools Shift to Remote Learning: McIntosh County Schools will move to remote learning and work days on Tuesday, Jan. 21, and Wednesday, Jan. 22, due to potential hazardous winter weather. All after-school activities, including those at the YMCA and Boys & Girls Club, are canceled.
Assignments will be posted by noon on Tuesday. Officials will announce plans for Thursday as weather conditions are assessed.
Toombs County Schools Adjust Schedules: Toombs County Schools will dismiss early at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21, to ensure buses are off the roads before severe weather begins. Schools will remain closed to students and staff on Wednesday, Jan. 22.
All extracurricular activities and events on Jan. 21 and 22 are canceled. Normal schedules and activities will resume Thursday, Jan. 23. Updates will be shared via the Toombs County Schools mobile app, social media, school websites, email, and text/call systems.
Brantley County Schools: Brantley County School officials are working with GEMA and local authorities to monitor the potential for icy road conditions, with Wednesday presenting the highest risk. All school-related events scheduled for Tuesday evening are canceled.
A decision regarding school operations for Tuesday and Wednesday will be announced by 4:30 p.m. today.
Richmond County Schools Goes Remote: Richmond County School System will hold a PowerUp Asynchronous Learning Day on Tuesday, Jan. 21, due to forecasted inclement weather. All extracurricular activities are canceled.
Teachers will post assignments on Canvas for older students and SeeSaw for younger students, with communication through platforms like Remind or Class Dojo. Families are encouraged to have students complete assignments early in the day.
An update on Wednesday’s operations will be provided Tuesday evening. For more information, visit rcboe.org/weatherupdates or check the district’s communication channels.
Augusta University Moves to Remote Learning: Augusta University in-person classes will transition to remote learning on Tuesday, Jan. 21, due to the approaching winter storm. All in-person activities are canceled, and employees are encouraged to work remotely unless contacted by a supervisor as essential personnel.
Students in residence halls will receive updates from Housing and Residence Life. Atrium Dining will operate on its regular schedule. Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center and clinics will remain open, with employees expected to report as scheduled.
Further updates will be provided on augusta.edu and the university’s social media accounts. Scheduling for the rest of the week will be announced as weather details become clearer.
Chatham County Offices Closing Early: Chatham County offices will close at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 21, and remain closed Wednesday, Jan. 22, due to forecasted snow and icy conditions. A decision about reopening on Thursday, Jan. 23, will be made after conditions are assessed.
Chairman Chester A. Ellis has declared a local State of Emergency starting at noon on Jan. 21, as the region braces for near-record low temperatures (8–15°F), snow accumulations of 1–2 inches, and ice formations of up to 0.25 inches in coastal areas.
Residents are urged to monitor weather updates and take precautions. Visit weather.gov/safety/winter for safety tips.
Savannah Declares State of Emergency: The City of Savannah has declared a State of Emergency effective at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 21, due to an anticipated winter storm. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning and a Cold Weather Advisory, forecasting near-record low temperatures and 1–2 inches of snow or sleet.
City administrative offices and facilities will close at noon Tuesday and remain closed Wednesday, Jan. 22. Thursday operations will depend on storm impacts. Emergency services will remain operational, and the Emergency Operations Center will activate 24-hour operations starting Tuesday.
A warming center has opened at the Tompkins Regional Center, 2333 Ogeechee Rd., operating Monday night through Thursday morning. Pets are allowed but must remain under the owner’s control.
Sanitation services are affected by the holiday delay and storm conditions, with Monday routes collected Tuesday morning. Wednesday through Friday schedules remain to be determined.
Live Oak Public Libraries will close all branches Tuesday and Wednesday, with updates on Thursday operations pending.
For updates and safety tips, visit savannahga.gov/winterweather.
Cobb Schools Closed Tuesday: All Cobb County schools, offices, and extracurricular activities will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21, due to the Winter Storm Watch and the potential for extreme cold and hazardous conditions.
Marietta City Schools Closed Tuesday: All Marietta City Schools and offices will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 21, due to potential winter weather. All extracurricular and athletic activities are also canceled.
The Marietta City Schools Board of Education will still hold its HB 581 public hearing at 5:30 p.m. and the regularly scheduled board meeting at 6:00 p.m., though student and staff recognitions are postponed to Feb. 11, 2025. An update on Wednesday operations will be provided by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday.
While conflicting weather models show uncertainty, district officials opted to prioritize safety amid concerns about running bus routes and staffing classrooms.
