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Back 2 School: 11 more districts head to class on Tuesday
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Courtney Martinez, Michele Newell, Steve Gehlbach , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on the return to school, including details on traffic and what families can expect, is available from local news sources, such as Channel 2 Action News.
Students in several local districts are heading back to class. A total of 11 districts will resume classes, following the return of 20 other districts the previous day. These districts include locations such as Calhoun City and Pickens County.
In Pickens County, a staggered start schedule will be implemented over two days. Further information on the return to school, including details on traffic and what families can expect, is available from local news sources, such as Channel 2 Action News.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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