South Georgia schools announce closures, early dismissals ahead of Friday’s weather

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - With severe weather being possible on Friday, January, 12, some Georgia schools are announcing closings ahead of time.

Albany Beauty Academy will be closed on Friday.
Albany Technical College will close all campuses at noon Friday. All afternoon and evening events/classes are canceled.
Baker County Schools will dismiss schools early on Friday. Baker County Elementary will dismiss at 11:50 a.m. Baker County Middle School will dismiss at 11:55 a.m. Baker County High School will dismiss at noon.
Baconton Charter School will dismiss early at 1:30 p.m. on Friday.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany will be closed on Friday.
Calhoun County Schools will be closed on Friday.
Mitchell County Schools will dismiss early on Friday. Mitchell County Primary School will begin dismissal at 12:30 p.m., Mitchell County Elementary School at 12:40 p.m., Mitchell County Middle School at 12:40 p.m., and Mitchell County High School at 12:45 p.m.
Stewart County Schools will have only virtual learning on Friday. All in-person classes and afternoon events are canceled.
Sumter County Schools will be closed on Friday. All afterschool events will also be canceled.
Terrell County Charter Schools will dismiss all schools at noon on Friday.
Westwood Schools will dismiss early on Friday. K-3 through first grade will begin dismissal at 11:30 a.m. Second-grade through Twelfth grade will dismiss at 11:45 a.m.

We will update this list with other schools’ dismissals and closures as we receive them.