Georgia's Icy Disruption: Education in Flux!
School closures and virtual learning are sweeping across the state, as Georgia's winter weather takes a toll on education. WSBTV.com News Staff brings you the latest updates on districts' decisions for Tuesday, January 26, 2026.
In a dramatic turn of events, all north Georgia school districts initially canceled classes or switched to virtual learning on Monday due to icy conditions and power outages. But the story doesn't end there. Here's where it gets tricky: some districts are extending these measures into Tuesday, while others are opting for a delayed start.
The Latest Updates:
Closed:
- Banks County Schools
- Clarke County Schools
- Commerce City Schools
- Habersham County Schools
- Jackson County Schools
- Oglethorpe County Schools
- Rabun County Schools
- Randolph County, Alabama Schools
- Union County Schools
- White County Schools
Virtual Learning:
- Buford City Schools
- Dawson County Schools
- Fannin County Schools
- Gainesville City Schools
- Hall County Schools
- Lumpkin County Schools
- Madison County Schools
- Pickens County Schools
Delayed Opening:
- Clay County, North Carolina Schools (2-hour delay)
- Gilmer County Schools (2-hour delay)
- Forsyth County Schools (2-hour delay)
- Polk County Schools (2-hour delay)
Stay informed with the WSB-TV News app for real-time alerts and the Daily Headlines Newsletter. As conditions evolve, Channel 2 Action News will keep you updated on further changes to school schedules. And this is where your local knowledge comes in: do you think these decisions are the right call? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below, especially if you're directly impacted by these changes. Your input matters!
