LOWNDES – The latest updates regarding the severe weather effects and school closures.

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City of Valdosta

Severe Weather Alert

We are experiencing severe weather conditions. Please be mindful while driving and remember to treat nonworking traffic lights as four-way stops and proceed with caution. Let’s all work together to stay safe during this challenging time.

Below are the list of intersections that are nonfunctional at this time:

Country Club & Green Meadow

Oak St & Burton

Oak Ext & Cherry Creek

Oak St & Northside Dr

Jerry Jones & Gornto Rd

Scintilla Charter Academy

For the safety of our staff and scholars, Scintilla Charter Academy will be closed today. Many of our families and staff are without power and also facing road blockages that prevent them from being able to travel safely to school. At this time we have been advised by our EMA that more severe weather is headed our way which could impact the safety of our scholars. Stay safe and we look forward to seeing all of our scholars tomorrow.

Lowndes County Schools is in session today.

We have been in communication with emergency responders as some areas of our community within the city limits received damage from the storm during the night. Our school buses are taking precautions and avoiding impacted areas. Please use the Here Comes the Bus app to follow any delays. If you travel through the city, please follow EMA Lowndes to know the areas and major intersections to avoid. Anyone who cannot travel safely to school will be excused.

Valdosta City Schools

Overnight storms have downed trees in the city, making several school routes impassable. In addition, there are massive power outages that are impacting some of our schools and homes.

Valdosta City Schools will be closed for Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Students will be excused for this absence, and there will be no after school activities today.

School is expected to resume on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Please be careful and stay safe.