WGAUradio Latest School Closings and Delays

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When severe weather strikes Northeast Georgia, 98.7 FM & AM 1340 WGAU serves as a vital lifeline for the Athens community and surrounding counties. As families navigate the uncertainty of winter storms or heavy flooding, WGAU provides a multi-platform system for tracking school closings and business delays.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Access the WGAU Closing List

WGAU updates its “Closings & Delays” dashboard the moment local superintendents and emergency management officials finalize their decisions. You can stay informed through the following:

Online Portal: The WGAU School & Business Closings page provides a real-time, searchable list.
Live Radio Broadcast: Tune into 98.7 FM or AM 1340 for “Storm Center” updates every 15 minutes during the morning commute.
WGAU Mobile App: Enable push notifications to get “Breaking Weather” alerts sent directly to your smartphone.
Social Media: Follow WGAU on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook for immediate snapshots of district-wide announcements.

What to Look For: Common Alert Types

In Georgia, school decisions often prioritize the safety of bus routes on rural or hilly terrain. WGAU categorizes these updates into three main types:

Status	Impact on Students
Closed / Digital Learning Day	Physical buildings are closed. Students typically pivot to online assignments (Chromebooks).
2-Hour Delay	Everything (buses, drop-offs, and first period) starts exactly 120 minutes later than usual.
Early Release	School ends early due to deteriorating conditions. WGAU will broadcast these specific times as they are announced.

The “Why” Behind the Delay

Superintendents in the Athens area work closely with WGAU Weather and local law enforcement. Decisions are usually based on a “Road Patrol” assessment conducted between 3:30 AM and 5:00 AM. Even if your driveway looks clear, a delay may be called if buses cannot safely reach higher elevations or cross-iced bridges in the outlying parts of the county.

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Georgia from WGAUradio. WGAU Athens News and Weather Station.

WGAU is a radio station licensed to serve Athens, Georgia, United States, that broadcasts a News/Talk format. The transmitter is located at the studios in Five Points. WGAU began broadcasting on May 1, 1938.-Wikipedia