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February 25, 2013

Moultrie Tech, Tiftarea Academy, Tift, Ben Hill, Turner, Cook, Worth, Irwin and Berrien schools closed Tuesday

Anonymous CNHI The Tifton Gazette Mon Feb 25, 2013, 06:53 PM EST

TIFTON — The following has been posted to Tift County Schools’ Facebook page:

“Based upon deteriorating road conditions, the decision has been made to allow parents to begin immediately picking up car riders at all schools. At this time, plans are for buses to continue to run their regular routes this afternoon. Students that drive to Tift County High School can begin checking out immediately. Kent Road is currently closed. Principals and staff will remain at all schools for the remainder of the day.”

It was just learned that Irwin County, Ben Hill County, Worth County, Cook County, Turner County and  Berrien County schools, as well as Tiftarea Academy, will also be closed Tuesday.

Moultrie Tech classes will also be closed tomorrow. However as of 6:30 p.m. ABAC has not cancelled classes.

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