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Several school districts close ahead of anticipated wintry weather

ATLANTA — With the threat of wintry weather on Thursday, several school districts in north Georgia have decided to close for the day.

Dawson, Fannin, Habersham, Lumpkin, Rabun, Towns, White and Union schools announced they will also be closed Thursday.

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A winter weather advisory for Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Habersham, Lumpkin, Pickens, Rabun, Towns, Union and White counties will last until 1 a.m. Friday.

[READ: Winter weather advisory issued for parts of north Georgia]

Up to 3 inches of snow is possible in the parts under the advisory.