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Back 2 School: These districts, including state’s largest, return for first day Wednesday
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Courtney Martinez , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on the return to school, including details on what families can expect and traffic impacts, is available from local news sources, such as Channel 2 Action News.
Several school districts in Georgia are set to resume classes. A large number of students and teachers will be heading back to school. Gwinnett County Public Schools, which is the state's largest district, will have a significant number of students returning.
The district has a substantial number of new teachers joining this year. Further information on the return to school, including details on what families can expect and traffic impacts, is available from local news sources, such as Channel 2 Action News.
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Category: schools Published: August 5, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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