Several Northeast Georgia school systems are closed today due to the weather.
Today, schools are closed for students and staff in Habersham and Stephens counties. White County High School is closed due to a power outage. All other White County schools are open; however, school officials tell Now Habersham that buses may be late.
Tallulah Falls School is open today, however, students unable to get to school safely due to road conditions or experiencing power outages will be excused.
Severe storms swept through the area overnight and more threatening weather is expected.
A Tornado Watch is in effect until 1 p.m. today for the entire region.
Habersham County School Superintendent Matthew Cooper says school system officials were out checking road conditions before dawn Thursday.
“We have found numerous roads closed, numerous trees down, as well as downed power lines,” he said.
Cooper said road conditions are “unsafe for buses and student drivers.” Because of that, all schools will be closed for students and staff.
“We urge commuters to use real caution if traveling this morning,” Cooper added.
