MACON, Ga. — Hurricane Idalia caused many schools and school districts to close Wednesday in preparation for the storms.
Now that Hurricane Idalia has hit some sections of Central Georgia, some districts are evaluating the damage and determining whether schools will be in session on Thursday.
Here are the school closure announcements rolling into our newsroom.
Thursday school closures:
Telfair County: CLOSED
Telfair County Schools announced that schools will be closed Thursday as a result of power outages across the county, according to a post from Telfair County Middle School.
Treutlen County: CLOSED
The Treulten County School District announced that schools will be closed Thursday in the wake of Hurricane Idalia. They also note that the Treutlen High School softball game slated for tomorrow will be canceled as a result.
Montgomery County: CLOSED
Montgomery County Schools also announced that schools will be closed Thursday as a result of "hazardous road conditions, power outages and other safety issues," the district announced on its Facebook page.
They say this decision was made after conversations with the county's EMA director.
According to the announcement, the district will be notifying faculty and staff first thing in the morning about whether they will be working in person on Thursday.
They say call time for faculty and staff would be 10:00 a.m. if they are expected to report to work.
Wheeler County: CLOSED
Wheeler County Schools will be closed Thursday due to the "power outages, poor conditions of dirt roads," according to an announcement on the district's Facebook page.
They also say that the forecasted rain and wind for Thursday influenced the decision.
The district says that students and staff should prepare to return to classes on Friday.
Johnson County: Virtual Learning
Johnson County Schools will not have students in the classroom Thursday, but students will be having a virtual learning day instead.
They say that the decision was made after discussions with the county's EMA, the county's road department and the district's transportation team.
All students and staff are expected to participate virtually at home, according to the district's post on their Facebook page, but there will be no after-school activities on campus.
Twiggs County Schools: Delayed started
The Twiggs County School District will be starting school one hour later than usual as a result of Hurricane Idalia, according to a post on the school district's Facebook.
The decision, which the district made "to prioritize everyone's well-being," will mean that class will start one hour later, and school buses will pick up students one hour later than they're typically scheduled.
Wednesday School Closures:
Bibb County: ONLINE SCHOOL
The school district sent out this statement:
"Out of an abundance of precaution for the safety of our students and staff, tomorrow (Wednesday) will be an asynchronous day for students and remote work day for employees."
The school district asked employees to check their email for more information and encouraged students to work on homework or other assignments on Wednesday.
Other closings include:
First Presbyterian Day School: CLOSED
Stratford Academy: Closed
Academy for Classical Education: CLOSED
Baldwin County: CLOSED
Brentwood School: CLOSED
Byron Christian Academy: CLOSED
Central Fellowship Christian Academy: CLOSED
Crisp County: CLOSED
Covenant Academy: CLOSED
Dooly County Schools: CLOSED
Dodge County: CLOSED
Dublin City Schools: CLOSED
Dublin City Schools released this message:
"As shared with staff and families, at this time, Georgia Emergency Management anticipates strong winds and heavy rain hitting our area at the same time bus drivers and high school drivers would be on the road.
Therefore, following the recommendation of Laurens County EMA, Dublin City Schools will be closed for all students tomorrow, Wednesday, August 30th. All games, practices, and extracurricular activities scheduled for tomorrow have also been canceled.
Staff can work from home tomorrow, Wednesday, August 30th.
At this time, we anticipate returning to school on the morning of Thursday, August 31st. Meanwhile, our team will continue to monitor Hurricane Idalia’s movement. Should there be any further changes or delays, they will be communicated through Remind, Dublin City School’s website, district social media channels, and shared with local media partners."
Georgia College & University: dismissing early at noon
Hancock County Schools: CLOSED
John Hancock Academy: CLOSED
Johnson County Schools: CLOSED
Laurens County Schools: CLOSED
Middle Georgia State University: Classes canceled
Non-essential on-campus operations will close at noon Wednesday due to forecasted afternoon impacts from Hurricane Idalia. There will be no in-person classes this afternoon, and non-essential employees should telework. Residence halls will remain open, and dining services will be provided to students living on our campuses.
Montessori of Macon: 1/2 day and dismissal at 11:45
Montgomery County: CLOSED Wednesday and Thursday
Montgomery County Schools announced on its Facebook page that it would be closed on Wednesday and Thursday due to storms.
Pulaski County Schools: CLOSED
Tatnall Square Academy: 1/2 day dismissal at 11:30 a.m.
Toombs County: CLOSED
Telfair County: CLOSED
Treutlen County: CLOSED
Twiggs County: CLOSED
Washington County Schools: REMOTE
The Washington County School District is moving to an at-home model for Wednesday as a result of Idalia. According to the district, all in-person school activities are canceled. The district made the announcement around 6 p.m. Tuesday.
13WMAZ will provide updates as additional school systems release their guidance ahead of Hurricane Idalia.
Warner Robins Christian Academy: CLOSED
Wilcox County: CLOSED
Wilkinson County Schools: CLOSED
Wheeler County: CLOSED
The school district sent out the following message:
"Wheeler County Schools will be closed on Wednesday, August 30th due to Hurricane Idalia and its projected effects for the Wheeler County area. School district administrators will monitor weather and storm-related situations and provide updates on any further schedule changes for the rest of the week through social media, the district website, and our callout /text system. Please stay safe as the storm moves through our area."
Oconee Fall Line Technical College: ALL CAMPUSES CLOSED
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