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Severe Storms Disrupt Atlanta Area School Schedules
17 Mar
Summary
- Atlanta and Meriwether schools moved to remote learning Monday.
- Several districts announced two-hour delays due to severe weather.
- Some metro Atlanta districts maintained normal schedules Monday.
Severe weather impacting metro Atlanta on Monday, March 16, led to varied responses from school districts. Atlanta Public Schools and Meriwether County Schools shifted to remote learning for the day, citing hazardous travel conditions and the potential for power disruptions. These districts communicated virtual learning details to families directly.
Other districts, including Cherokee, Forsyth, Pickens, and Coweta County Schools, opted for two-hour delays. This decision aimed to adjust start and bus pickup times in response to tornado watches and incoming cold fronts. Morning prekindergarten was canceled in Cherokee County, and activities were postponed in Forsyth County.
Conversely, Gwinnett County Public Schools and Cobb County School District maintained their normal schedules. These districts indicated they were monitoring the situation closely and advised students, families, and staff to exercise caution and allow extra travel time. Storms were actively moving through the Atlanta area on Monday morning.
