Georgia braces for weekend winter storm as metro area schools prep for closures

A potentially severe winter storm is forecast to bring ice across north Georgia and metro Atlanta, prompting multiple districts and colleges to adjust operations. Atlanta Public Schools will operate Friday on a normal schedule but cancel weekend activities; Decatur City Schools, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Cobb County, Clayton County, Fulton County, and Douglas County districts are planning weekend adjustments and possible Monday decisions. The University of Georgia expects a Monday closure with updates to follow, Spelman College will close Saturday–Sunday, and Truett McConnell College plans a Monday closure with a Tuesday 11 a.m. delayed start. Families should monitor official channels for the latest updates as conditions develop.