ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — School districts in north Georgia are closing or altering plans for Monday, January 26 ahead of a weekend winter storm.

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Schools closed Monday:

• DeKalb County School District
• Dalton Public Schools
• Dalton State College
• Gilmer County Schools
• Gordon County Schools
• Habersham County Schools
• Lanier Technical College
• Madison County Schools
• Rabun County Schools
• Reinhardt University
• Jackson County School System
• University of Georgia (Athens)

Schools virtual Monday:

• Brenau University
• City Schools of Decatur
• Fannin County Schools
• Fulton County Schools
• Towns County Schools
• Union County Schools

Schools undecided:

• Atlanta Public Schools
• Bartow County Schools
• Cherokee County Schools
• Clayton County Schools
• Cobb County Schools
• Forsyth County Schools
• Gwinnett County Schools
• Hall County Schools
• Marietta City Schools

A winter ice storm is expected to move through north Georgia on Saturday night into Sunday morning.

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Freezing rain, ice to develop tonight in north Georgia

North Georgia is expected to see a significant ice threat with the storm. Widespread power outages, dangerous travel and tree damage are possible.

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This is a developing list and will be updated as more school district announce plans.

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