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Ice: Cobb schools closed Monday

Smyrna,GA Buses leaving Nickajack Elementary School in Cobb County. BRANT SANDERLIN /BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

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Smyrna,GA Buses leaving Nickajack Elementary School in Cobb County. BRANT SANDERLIN /BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM
By Ty Tagami
Jan 8, 2018

The Cobb County School District will be closed Monday due to the forecast of freezing rain.

The district announced via Twitter on Sunday evening that the weather could affect roads and travel, and warned students and staff to stay home.

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