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Cherokee, Forsyth shutter schools for ‘digital learning’

Cherokee and Forsyth county school officials announced they were closing their campuses and activating online learning procedures because of COVID-19 concerns. AJC FILE
Cherokee and Forsyth county school officials announced they were closing their campuses and activating online learning procedures because of COVID-19 concerns. AJC FILE
By David Ibata
March 16, 2020

Public school officials in Cherokee and Forsyth counties have declared “digital learning” and “online learning” days, with students and faculty staying home and communicating lessons online because of ongoing COVID-19 concerns.

Cherokee County School District schools and offices are closed for two weeks. All school activities were canceled including athletics, extra-curriculars, special events and field trips.

"Non-CCSD activities held on our campuses, such as league sports and church services, also will not be held during the two-week closing," the district said. Information: https://bit.ly/33duWTM

Forsyth County school officials announced a one-week closing, through March 20: “On Thursday, March 19, the school system will announce its plans for March 23-27 following a thorough review of the COVID-19 situation at that time.”

All Forsyth school events and activities were canceled until further notice, including extra-curriculars, school-related trips, community school events and facility rentals. Information: https://bit.ly/2IM0lTI

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