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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.

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

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