Atlanta snow: Cobb Schools to release students 2 hours early Friday

All Cobb County schools will release students two hours early Friday and cancel all weekend activities ahead of a snow storm expected to prompt a state of emergency.

The school system announced the news just before 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

Forecasters say metro Atlanta could be in for up to 4 inches of snow this weekend.

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The district postponed a Magnet program admissions exam that 160 students were slated to take Saturday.

Check out the district's plan to deal with inclement weather, including: how the decision is made, who makes it, when is it made and more.

A winter storm warning will go into effect for north Georgia Friday as a winter storm is expected to bring up to 4 inches of snow this weekend.

You can find information about Cobb County schools, such as test scores, graduation rates, and school climate ratings at the Ultimate Atlanta School Guide

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