MACON, Ga. — Central Georgia school districts are rapidly changing their plans for school Thursday (March 18) amid the threat of severe weather in the morning.
Here's a breakdown by alphabetical order.
Baldwin County
All Baldwin County Schools students will work from home Thursday and expected to return Friday, weather permitting.
Bibb County
According to a release from Bibb Schools, teachers will upload assignments to Canvas for students to work on at home. Teachers and staff are expected to report to buildings at noon.
Crawford County
According to a release from Crawford County Schools, buildings will be closed to students, and staff are expected to report at 10 a.m. weather permitting. In the event of a widespread power outage, students will be able to complete their assignments Friday.
Dooly County
All Dooly Schools students will work from home Thursday and expected to return Friday, weather permitting. All faculty and staff should report to work locations at 10 a.m. if road conditions allow.
Dublin City Schools
Dublin City Schools will be having classes as scheduled Thursday, but dismissal may be delayed due to timing of the storm system. The district also says parents can choose to keep their child at home, but they will still be required to sign onto their teacher’s Google Classroom to avoid being counted absent.
First Presbyterian Day School
Delayed start at 10 a.m.
John Hancock Academy
JHA has cancelled all classes and after school athletics Thursday. Classes will resume as normal Friday.
John Milledge Academy
Classes at John Milledge Academy in Jones County will be delayed Thursday morning. Students should report at 10:30 a.m. and staff at 10 a.m.
Johnson County
Johnson County Schools has cancelled all classes and after school athletics Thursday.
Macon County
The Macon County School System will be virtual on Thursday and Friday. Face to face students will receive instruction via Teams, and all students on Odysseyware will remain on Odysseyware. In-person learners will return to campus Monday, March 22.
Monroe County
According to a release from Monroe County Schools, buildings will be closed to students, and staff are expected to report at 11:30 a.m. weather permitting. In the event of a widespread power outage, students will be able to complete their assignments Friday.
St. Andrews Montessori School
St. Andrews Montessori School will be closed today. Classes will resume Friday, March 19
St. Peter Claver Catholic School (Macon)
Students will need to log in to Google Classroom, similar to other virtual learning days.
Stratford Academy
Delayed start at 10 a.m.
Tattnall Square Academy (Macon)
Classes will be delayed Thursday morning. Students should report at 10:30 a.m.
Twiggs County
Students will learn virtually Thursday and teachers will work from home. The class schedule will remain as normal -- just online.
Washington County
Students and staff will have a remote learning day on Thursday, and they expect to return to a normal class schedule Friday.
Sandersville mass vaccination site (Washington County)
The Sandersville mass vaccination site at Word of Life Church will close at 11 a.m. Thursday due to severe weather. All appointment holders will be rescheduled to arrive before 10:30 a.m.
Wilkinson County
All Wilkinson County Schools buildings will be closed Thursday, March 18, 2021, for staff & students. Remote instruction will be provided to ALL students Thursday, March 18 — this includes those that opted to attend our traditional 4:1 model. Normal operations for traditional students and staff will resume on Friday, March 19.
City of Warner Robins
Due to the threat of potentially bad weather on March 18, 2021, all non-essential City of Warner Robins offices will not open until 10:00 a.m.
Thursday Forecast
Thursday holds our most significant threat for severe weather. The Storm Prediction Center now has counties mainly along I-75 pointing east in a moderate (4 out of 5) threat for severe storms.
This means that it is looking more likely that we'll be on the lookout for multiple tornadoes, some of which could be long-track.
Timing: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., but there could be some earlier storms earlier ahead of the front.
For now, be prepared, not scared! Severe weather is typical this time of year. Have a plan for Thursday in case a tornado warning is issued for your area.
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