North Georgia school district announces closure Friday after storms

GILMER COUNTY, Ga. — Gilmer County Schools has canceled classes for Friday after severe storms moved through north Georgia Thursday morning.

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The county said they made the decision due to ongoing road conditions and power outages.

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Staff members who are able to are asked to report on a two-hour delay.

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Gilmer is the first North Georgia school district to cancel classes Friday.

We’ll continue to update this list if more closures are announced.

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