I-85 Bridge Collapse: Will It Affect Fulton Schools?

SANDY SPRINGS, GA -- Normal operations will take place Friday, March 31 for the Fulton County School System.

That's according to a message released late Thursday evening by the system. Employees who live south of Atlanta "are encouraged to leave home with ample time to arrive to their work site," the system said.

While the system has buses what are housed in south Fulton and travel north to serve schools in Sandy Springs, Fulton County does not expect the interstate collapse to have any bearing on their ability to serve scheduled routes since they utilize Interstate 285.

"In addition, impact on school bus transportation is expected to be minimal since buses are on the road several hours earlier than the average morning rush hour," the system said.

Atlanta Public Schools announced earlier Thursday that it will operate on a normal schedule while DeKalb County Schools said it will close up shop March 31.

Governor Nathan Deal has declared a state of emergency following the fire that spurred the collapse in Midtown Atlanta.

Fulton County parents are encouraged to stay tuned to the school system's website and social media accounts for any updates.

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