Fulton Schools Make Decision On Dec. 11 Schedule

FULTON COUNTY, GA — The Fulton County School System said it will open on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, Dec. 11 due to the threat of black ice that is expected around metro Atlanta.

This delay applies to all schools and central offices, and aligns with Governor Nathan Deal's announcement that state offices will also delay opening until 10 a.m.

Buses will operate on a two-hour delay, meaning that if a bus normally arrives at the bus stop at 6:45 a.m., it will arrive at 8:45 a.m. Although there is a two-hour start delay, the school day will end at its normal time. Employees should arrive to work no later than two hours from their scheduled start time.

The National Weather Service issued a warning indicating that several metro Atlanta counties may have black ice on roadways as temperatures plunge below freezing early Tuesday morning.

Fulton County students, educators and parents should stay tuned to local media as well as the system's Twitter and Facebook accounts and website for any change in information.

Fulton County offices and the courts will open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, as will offices for the cities of Sandy Springs, Milton, Johns Creek, Alpharetta (opening at 10:30 a.m.) and Roswell. The city of Sandy Springs added the student matinee performance of "Elf: The Musical" scheduled for Dec. 11 has also been canceled.

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