South Georgia schools to remain closed Friday

Published 10:06 am Thursday, August 31, 2023

VALDOSTA — South Georgia schools are announcing closures through Friday, Sept. 1 as city and county residents are recovering from Hurricane Idalia. Students are expected to return to the classroom on Tuesday, Sept. 5 following the Labor Day holiday on Monday.

Announced closures:

— Brooks County

— Crossroads Baptist School

— Echols County

— Highland Christian

— Lowndes County Schools

— Valdosta City Schools

— Valwood School

— Valdosta State University 

This is a running list and it will be updated as more schools make announcements.