HANCOCK COUNTY, Ga. (WGXA) — Students in Hancock County are staying home for the rest of the week amid an "environmental safety issue." The Hancock County School District (HCSD) issued a notice online to parents informing them that all schools in the district and its offices will be closed from Wednesday, Aug. 5, through Friday, Aug. 7, due to an environmental safety issue. HCSD did not provide further explanation on the safety issue, but emphasized its commitment to ensuring the safety of its students, faculty and staff. MIDDLE GEORGIA EDUCATION | Peach County Schools earns Georgia DOE economic development partnership designation The news comes two days after the county's first day of school. WGXA has reached out to the Hancock County School District for more information and will provide updates as they become available. Stick with WGXA, where we're keeping you ready for what's next.
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