After announcing Murray County Schools would remain open, the Murray County Board of Education switched courses and made the decision to close the schools until March 27.

Statement released by the Murray County BOE:

Murray County Schools are proactively closing school campuses for all students for a two-week period through Friday March 27, 2020.

March 13, 2020

Due to the latest information from Governor Kemp and President Trump concerning the Coronavirus, Murray County Schools are proactively closing school campuses for all students for a period beginning Monday March 16, 2020 through Friday March 27, 2020. Instruction will continue through homebound activities that were shared with all students and parents today Friday March 13^th. This measure is to support local and statewide efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Murray County Schools will reassess the situation on Thursday March 26^th and determine if additional time is needed beyond this date. Information will be shared through emails, phone calls, the website, and social media.

We will provide a sack lunch and breakfast meal weekdays starting on Tuesday March 17^th thru Friday March 27^th at 11:30 am at the student drop off points at the following schools: Bagley Middle, Murray High, Spring Place Elementary. In addition to the school locations meals will also be provided at Spring Place Mobile Home Park in the same location as the summer feeding site.

All Athletic practices and games are suspended through March 27^th and will be re-evaluated at that time in cooperation with the Georgia High School Association and Middle School Athletic Association.

Murray County Schools join Gordon County, Calhoun City, and Pickens County. Continue checking for more updates.

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MURRAY COUNTY, Ga – Murray County Schools announced on Friday, March 13 that at this time the school district will remain open.

“School district officials are working closely with local and state health officials to monitor the evolution of Coronavirus. As of now, there are no reported cases of COVID-19 in the schools or community,” read the press release.

However, all athletic and extracurricular activities are canceled effective immediately. Special events and field trips were already canceled. A limited number of within-district activities will continue. The school advises checking the website and app for more details.

If the school does close, the plan is to continue education through home learning and beginning today students will receive books, writing materials, curriculum review materials, and student login information to access additional online learning opportunities.

The district added that it’s dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of students, staff, and their families.