CHATTOOGA COUNTY, Ga. — Chattooga County Schools announced Monday that classes would be canceled Tuesday and Wednesday following this weekend’s flooding across North Georgia.
The flooding was so bad that Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency on Sunday for Chattooga and Floyd counties.
Much of the area has also been left without running water, leading the district to close the schools.
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“Without water, we are unable to flush toilets, wash hands, drink from the fountains, or prepare lunches,” the district said.
“We will continue to stay in contact with City officials as we move forward this week so that informed decisions can be made to best protect and serve our families.”
The district said it will make a decision about whether or not to open schools on Thursday and Friday, later in the week.
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