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Georgia braces for major winter storm: Schools, colleges cancel weekend events
23 Jan
Summary
- An Ice Storm Warning is in effect for North Georgia from Saturday afternoon to Monday morning.
- Numerous Georgia school districts have canceled weekend activities due to the storm.
- Universities like UGA and Emory are adjusting schedules and advising students.
As a significant winter storm approaches Georgia, numerous school districts are canceling weekend activities. An Ice Storm Warning is in effect for parts of north central and northeast Georgia from Saturday afternoon through Monday morning. The predicted ice and winds pose risks of downed power lines, trees, and hazardous road conditions, with officials advising preparedness for potential extended power outages.
Georgia's public school districts, particularly around the Atlanta metro area, have largely canceled or rescheduled weekend extracurriculars. While decisions on Monday classes are pending, many districts like Bartow County, Cobb County, and Fulton County have confirmed weekend cancellations. Updates are expected by Sunday afternoon.
Colleges are also preparing for the winter weather. The University of Georgia in Athens is encouraging students to leave residence halls for the weekend, offering limited emergency services if they stay. Emory University announced campus closures for the weekend, with employees working remotely. The Atlanta University Center Consortium, including Clark Atlanta, Morehouse, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Spelman College, will also close its campuses on Saturday and Sunday.
