Ware County schools to remain closed until Oct. 21

Waycross, Ga. — All public schools in Ware County will remain closed through Friday, Oct. 18. Schools will reopen to students on Monday, Oct. 21, the school district posted on its Facebook page Thursday.

“As of October 3, 2024, we are still without power at the Central Office, Daffodil Pre-K, Waresboro Elementary, and Ware Middle,” the Facebook post states. “School system personnel will be focusing their efforts on repairing damages to school facilities, facilitating the inspection of kitchens and water supply for food preparation as required by USDA, and restocking food supply.”

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