Winter Storm Forces School Closures Across Georgia, South Carolina

SAVANNAH, Ga. — A winter storm expected to bring snow and ice to Southeast Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry has prompted multiple school districts to adjust schedules, with some canceling classes or shifting to remote learning for the week.

Beaufort County School District announced a half-day on Tuesday, Jan. 21, and an eLearning day on Wednesday, Jan. 22. All after-school activities are canceled for both days. A decision about Thursday’s schedule will be made by 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to district officials.

Bryan County Schools will release students one hour early on Tuesday and cancel all after-school activities. A decision about Wednesday’s schedule will be made by 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Bulloch County Schools will operate on a normal schedule Tuesday but close Wednesday due to severe winter weather predictions. All extracurricular activities are canceled for both days. A decision about Thursday will be made by 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Georgia Southern University will move to remote operations for all campuses on Tuesday and Wednesday. Classes will be held online, and in-person events are canceled.

Liberty County Schools will hold a half-day on Tuesday and transition to virtual learning Wednesday and Thursday. All school trips and after-school activities are canceled through Jan. 23.

Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools will shift to remote learning Tuesday through Thursday due to the risk of winter precipitation. An operational update for Friday will be provided by 4 p.m. Thursday.

Wayne County Schools will close Tuesday and Wednesday, with all after-school activities canceled. The WCHS Basketball Homecoming and Football Banquet have been postponed.

Other districts, including McIntosh County, Long County, and Toombs County, have also announced closures or early dismissals. School officials are urging parents and students to monitor updates as weather conditions evolve.