COFFEE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - Coffee County Schools will be closed Tuesday, Oct. 6, due to dangerous road conditions following heavy rainfall over the past 48 hours.

School officials say many dirt roads have significant washouts, standing water and water crossing roadways. About 70% of the district’s bus routes include dirt roads.

Officials say 15 bus routes were substantially interrupted Monday, with seven requiring assistance after buses became stuck or had to turn around.

Superintendent Lee Mobley said the closure is being made out of an abundance of caution to protect students and staff. The district will continue monitoring road conditions before deciding when normal operations can resume.

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