A Georgia school district is delaying the start of classes after an unexpected wildlife problem, while drivers prepare for a major interstate closure in metro Atlanta and a new artificial intelligence-powered school prepares to open in Roswell.
Hancock County School District canceled classes for one week after poisonous snakes and squirrels were discovered inside school buildings. District officials said the temporary closure will allow time for inspections and any necessary work to ensure campuses are safe before students and staff return.
The unusual situation comes as many Georgia families are settling back into school routines. One local parent joked that after finally getting the kids back in class, she had just managed to lower her power bill before learning school would be closed again.
Meanwhile, drivers in metro Atlanta are being urged to plan ahead for a major construction project on Interstate 285. Weather permitting, the Georgia Department of Transportation will close all lanes in both directions between South Atlanta Road and Paces Ferry Road beginning at 7 p.m. Friday. The closure is expected to last through 5 a.m. Monday as crews continue ongoing construction. Officials recommend using Interstate 75 south into Atlanta as an alternate route.
In Roswell, a new private school is taking a different approach to education by incorporating artificial intelligence into the classroom. Alpha Atlanta plans to have students spend about two hours each day learning with AI-guided instruction before shifting their focus to life skills such as leadership, communication and public speaking. The school's annual tuition is $50,000.
