Several districts move to virtual learning due to slippery roads

NORTH GEORGIA — Several north Georgia school districts have moved to virtual learning due to slippery roads.

Fannin County Schools, Gilmer County Schools, Towns County Schools and Union County Schools all made the decision Tuesday morning.

The districts reported a few icy and slippery roads throughout the county led to the late decision. The virtual learning is only for Jan. 28.

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Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan says there is a freezing fog advisory in effect until 9 a.m. for the following counties: Bartow, Chattooga, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Pickens, Towns and Union counties.

Monahan says areas of fog with temperatures in the 20s to low 30s could make for a few patchy slick spots.

Temperatures will warm up into the 50s as we head throughout the day.

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