School districts closing, delaying start Monday due to inclement weather

Several school districts will be closed or operate on a delayed start on Monday, March 27 due...
Several school districts will be closed or operate on a delayed start on Monday, March 27 due to inclement weather.(filo | Source: Getty Images)
Published: Mar. 26, 2023 at 4:58 PM EDT|Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 8:12 AM EDT
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Some area school districts are closing or delaying the start of school on Monday, March 27 due to inclement weather.

Severe weather prompts adjustments to school schedules

Lamar County Schools will be closed Monday for all students and staff out of an abundance of caution due to many roads in the county being compromised from heavy rain and more rain is expected. The school board meeting for Monday has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 28 at 4 p.m.

We have been closely monitoring weather and road conditions throughout the day. Lamar County remains under a flood watch...

Posted by Lamar County Schools-Barnesville, GA on Sunday, March 26, 2023

Meriwether County Schools will be closed on Monday. School officials said Meriwether County bus routes service 580 miles of dirt roads, some with low-lying bridges, which become hazardous in these weather scenarios.

“Due to the threat of inclement weather and continued flooding from the current storm front, all Meriwether County...

Posted by Meriwether County School System on Sunday, March 26, 2023

Monroe County Schools will operate on a delayed start for Monday. All schools will begin at 9:30 a.m. School buses will run 1.5 hours later than usual.

Due to overnight weather conditions, Monroe County Schools will operate on a delayed start schedule for Monday, March...

Posted by Monroe County Schools on Sunday, March 26, 2023

Pike County Schools will be closed Monday. 240-day employees and Central Office staff should report at 10 a.m., if possible.

Due to severe weather and flooding in the area, school is cancelled for today. 240-day employees and Central Office staff report at 10:00 a.m., if possible.

Posted by Pike County Public Schools on Monday, March 27, 2023

Thomaston-Upson Schools will be closed Monday. School officials say, “After a thorough assessment of road conditions in Upson County, we have determined that school closure is the best solution to ensure that our students and staff remain safe.”

All Thomaston-Upson Schools will be closed today – Monday, March 27. After a thorough assessment of road conditions in...

Posted by Thomaston-Upson Schools on Monday, March 27, 2023

Troup County Schools will be closed on Monday. School officials said the storm is predicted to produce more heavy rain through midday on Monday. “The school system will continue to monitor this inclement weather situation and provide further updates if required,” Troup County School District said in a statement.

UPDATE 8:19 p.m. TCSS Faculty, Staff, Students, and Families, Based on new information within the last hour from the...

Posted by Troup County School System on Sunday, March 26, 2023

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