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Cherokee County schools closed Monday

Cherokee and Cobb county school systems have announced schools will not open Monday. Get the latest on school closings at ajc.com.

Credit: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Credit: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Cherokee and Cobb county school systems have announced schools will not open Monday. Get the latest on school closings at ajc.com.
By Christopher Quinn
Jan 8, 2017

Cherokee County schools will not open Monday.

A spokeswoman said due to hazardous road conditions in shaded areas throughout the County and on Cherokee County School District properties, and after consultation with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and Cherokee Emergency Management Agency, the superintendent has cancelled school for students and staff.

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