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Georgia Gwinnett College closing 2 p.m. Friday, closed Saturday, Sunday

Georgia Gwinnett College now has over 12,000 students.
Georgia Gwinnett College now has over 12,000 students.
By Amanda C. Coyne
Jan 5, 2017

UPDATE: Georgia Gwinnett College announced Friday morning that it would close  at 2 p.m. Friday.

Georgia Gwinnett College will be closed Saturday and Sunday due to the possibility of inclement weather, officials announced Thursday.

Gwinnett County could get more than four inches of snow between Friday and Saturday. Some cities have already told drivers to stay off the roads while snow is falling, and Gov. Nathan Deal has declared a state of emergency.

Georgia Gwinnett College has not announced any changes to Friday's schedule. Gwinnett County Public Schools have not either.

MORE: 'Stay home': Gwinnett officials prepare for winter weather

MORE: Gwinnett County school closings: How is the decision made?

MORE: Peachtree Corners preparing to keep roads safe

MORE: Gwinnett hospitals making plans for threat of winter weather

MORE: Duluth preparing equipment, working with contractor to combat snow

Here is a list of things to do before the snow gets here.

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Amanda Coyne is a hyperlocal reporter for the AJC, covering Gwinnett County.

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