Atlanta Schools Make Decision On Friday Classes

ATLANTA, GA — For the third day in the row, Atlanta Public Schools will be closed on Friday.

School officials said Thursday afternoon that they were hopeful schools would reopen, but that lingering issues related to the snow and ice that hit the area earlier this week made that unwise.

"(D)ue to the continuing unfavorable road conditions in some neighborhoods in the metro Atlanta area which may result in staffing challenges, APS schools and the district administrative offices will remain closed on Friday, January 19," the system said in a post on its website. "We continue to urge parents, caregivers, and employees to exercise caution when traveling throughout the metro Atlanta area.

"Atlanta Public Schools takes the safety and security of all our students and staff very seriously. We will keep parents and staff updated via the APS website, robocalls, the media, and other communications channels on any potential weather impact on future school schedules."