MACON, Ga. — While Hurricane Helene has come and gone through, many parts of Central Georgia are still impacted from the storm.
Roads are still closed due to trees and power lines being down, and many are still without power, food or water.
Due to the fallout from Helene, schools have begun to close school for the next few days during the cleanup from the storm. Many were closed on Thursday and nearly all schools were shut down on Friday.
As more counties announce school closures, 13WMAZ will update this story.
Full Updated List of School Closures
Laurens County
- Cancellation dates: Monday, Sept. 30 and Tuesday, Oct. 1
- The school announced that this closure is to help the electric companies to restore power to the schools and for the roads to be cleared
- The school will re-assess on Tuesday to determine if more schools need to be closed
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
- Cancellation Dates: Monday, Sept. 30 and Tuesday, Oct. 1
- The college will be closed due to widespread power outages and limited cell service in the area. A spokesperson said that they may close more days if necessary.
- The Fall Commencement ceremony scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 3 will be rescheduled at a later date.
Trinity Christian (Dublin)
- Cancellation Dates: Monday, Sept. 30 and Tuesday, Oct. 1
- School announced that no games or activities will happen on Monday.
- Added that they are thankful for the first responders and they are mourning the losses the Dublin community suffered.
Wheeler County
- Cancellation Dates: Monday, Sept. 30 through Wednesday, Oct. 2
- School will be closed on both days "due to severe damages" from Hurricane Helene.
- School will be back to normal for students and staff on Thursday, Oct. 3, unless the conditions in the county worsen.