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Clayton County Schools cancels outdoor school day activities for heat
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Bryan Mims , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the heat precautions and how other school districts are handling the situation can be found through local news sources, such as Channel 2 Action News or the WSB-TV News app.
In response to high temperatures, a local school district is taking precautions. Athletics will be affected, with teams required to adhere to a specific protocol. This protocol is outlined by the Georgia High School Association and is known as the "Red Level" guidelines.
The decision to cancel outdoor activities was made by Clayton County Schools. Students will be spending more time inside as a result. This change applies to all outdoor-related activities that normally take place during school hours.
Further details about the heat precautions and how other school districts are handling the situation can be found through local news sources, such as Channel 2 Action News or the WSB-TV News app.
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Category: schools Published: August 13, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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