Harris County School District classes canceled Tuesday due to weather concerns
Harris County School District has canceled all classes and operations Tuesday due to hazardous weather conditions, according to a press release.
The district announced Monday night that it would delay all operations by two hours Tuesday to allow district transportation department and public safety officials to evaluate road conditions. That delay became a cancellation when they found “freezing wet roads, morning snow and sleet, and dropping temperatures,” according to the release.
“This decision is out of abundance of caution for safe transportation for bus riders, staff, parents, and student drivers. The well-being of our students and staff continues to be our highest priority, ” Justin Finney, assistant superintendent of business services and technology, said in the release.
According to the National Weather Service, most of North Georgia and the Atlanta area were under a black ice watch through Monday night and into Tuesday morning. That watch also extended through a portion of West Georgia down through Harris County.
The Georgia Department of Transportation treated portions of I-185 in Muscogee, Troup and Harris counties with brine overnight in preparation for potential flash freezing, according to a press release. Motorists are advised to avoid unnecessary travel Monday night.
Residents can get updates on road conditions by checking the GDOT-West Facebook page or Twitter account.
This story was originally published February 15, 2021 at 7:55 PM.
