The DeKalb, Fulton and Atlanta school systems all have announced plans to cancel classes on Monday, Jan. 10, because of the weather. The announcements appear on their web pages. The Atlanta Public Schools also announced  the school board meeting scheduled for Monday, Jan. 10,  has been cancelled. For information on private schools, check their web sites.

Joe Earle is a former Editor-at-Large for Rough Draft. He has more than 30-years of experience at newspapers, including The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and was Managing Editor of Reporter Newspapers.