ATLANTA — School districts throughout the Atlanta metro area are taking precautions to protect their students from the potential impact of Hurricane Ian in the area.
Clayton County Schools have decided to hold a virtual study day on Friday. Staff and students will work and learn remotely.
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A long list of school districts have also moved their football games scheduled for Friday nights to Thursday nights.
Public Schools in Atlanta
BEST Academy vs. Mount Paran Christian is rescheduled to Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Henderson Stadium in Atlanta
Mays vs. Creekside is rescheduled to Thursday at 8 p.m. at Henderson Stadium in Atlanta
Douglass vs. Jackson is rescheduled to Thursday at 7 p.m. at Red Devil Hill Stadium in Jackson, GA
Therrell vs. Washington is rescheduled to Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Lakewood Stadium in Atlanta
South Atlanta vs. KIPP Atlanta Collegiate is rescheduled to Thursday at 8 p.m. at Lakewood Stadium in Atlanta
Barrow County Schools
Apalachee High School in Shiloh and Winder-Barrow High School in Jefferson have postponed their games to Thursday.
Cherokee County Schools
All three homecoming varsity football games will be rescheduled to Thursday at 7:30 p.m., including:
Creekview High School vs. Etowah High School
Sequoyah High School vs. River Ridge High School
Woodstock High School vs. Rome High School
Clayton County Schools
Jonesboro vs Mundy’s Mill is rescheduled to Thursday at 7pm at Hines Ward Field/Tara Stadium.
Lovejoy vs Woodward Academy is rescheduled to Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at 12 Oaks Stadium.
Morrow’s Homecoming Game vs. Alcovy is rescheduled to Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at Morrow High School.
Junior varsity games will be rescheduled for either Wednesday or the last week of the season.
DeKalb County Schools
All games scheduled for Friday night will be moved to Thursday, including Lithonia High School vs. Arabia Mountain at 7 p.m
Haralson County Schools
Haralson County’s homecoming game is rescheduled to Thursday at 7:30 p.m
Newton County Schools
Both Eastside High School and Newton High School moved their games from Friday to Thursday.
Paulding County Schools
Football games for all five high schools have been moved to Thursday.
Rockdale County Schools
Rockdale County High School vs. Forest Park is rescheduled to Thursday at 6:00 p.m
Salem High School vs. Hepzibah is rescheduled to Thursday at 7:00 p.m
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