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Metro Atlanta school districts delaying start over dangerous cold

By WSBTV.com News Staff
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Boy left on bus: File photo. A 5-year-old boy who fell asleep on a school bus was left on the vehicle when it was returned to the company's parking lot, causing a frantic search by the child's family. (John Greim_LightRocket via Getty Images)

By WSBTV.com News Staff

ATLANTA — Some metro Atlanta school districts are making changes to their normal schedules on Wednesday.

Severe Weather Team 2 says we will see the coldest air that we’ve felt in more than a year.

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A wind chill advisory goes into effect at 5 p.m. Tuesday evening through 10 a.m. Wednesday morning. Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz said wind chills will be as low as -5 degrees.

Clayton County Schools has decided to have Wednesday be a virtual day for students.

Several school districts are operating on a two-hour delay on Wednesday morning, including:

Public Schools:

  • Bartow County Schools
  • Calhoun City Schools
  • Cartersville City Schools
  • Chattooga County Schools
  • Clarke County Schools
  • City Schools of Decatur
  • Fannin County Schools
  • Floyd County Schools
  • Gordon County Schools
  • Madison County Schools
  • Rome City Schools
  • Union County Schools

Some private schools have also confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that they will be closed on Wednesday.

  • Braselton Christian Academy

Channel 2 Action News and WSBTV.com will keep you updated on the latest school closings and delays across metro Atlanta and north Georgia.

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