Winter weather conditions such as snow and ice may cause disruptions in school operations, including the closure of school, a delayed opening, or an early dismissal (see definitions, below).

Public Announcements

Information about school operations is announced publicly as soon as possible on the Troup County School System website as well as local radio and television stations.  Please do not call TV or radio stations.  Listen for announcements on the following stations:

LaGrange

TV 33 WCAG Channel 10

WLAG 1240 AM

WELR 102.3

WMAX-WGSE MIX 98.1 News Radio 720

WTRP 620 AM

West Point

WPLV 1310

WCJM 100.9

Columbus

WRBL TV Channel 3

WTVM TV Channel 9

WCGQ Radio 107.3

Atlanta

WXIA TV Channel 11

WAGA TV Channel 5

WGCL TV Channel 12 (46)

WSB TV Channel 2

WSB Radio AM 750 & B98.5

Closure of School

When schools are closed, all school and community activities are canceled, including athletic practices and events. In extreme conditions, the administrative offices may be closed.

Delayed Opening

Schools may open two hours late, and all operations including bus transportation are delayed by two hours from the regular schedule.

Weather Conditions and Decisions

The school system uses a variety of sources of information to determine whether to close schools, delay the opening of schools, or dismiss schools early. These sources include actual physical inspection of the road and school conditions by transportation officials and other staff at spots throughout the county and an analysis of independent reports from the National Weather Service, as well as the news media.

The most severe weather conditions within the county are used as the basis for the decision-making criteria. Consistent procedures are maintained in order to respond quickly to emergency weather conditions and protect the safety and well being of students.

All public schools within Troup County adhere to the same procedures concerning emergency weather conditions. The decision to change school operations is made by the superintendent of schools, or his designee, and affect all schools within the school system.