DEMOREST, Ga. — Piedmont University has announced the suspension of all on-campus and online classes at its Demorest and Athens campuses in anticipation of potentially severe winter weather.
Classes will be suspended on Friday, Jan. 23, and Monday, Jan. 26, as weather conditions are expected to impact travel, power availability, and overall campus operations.
While classes will not be held, faculty members will provide take-home assignments for students to complete during the two-day suspension.
The Demorest and Athens campuses will remain open for faculty and staff until 2 p.m. Friday, after which operations will begin winding down. All campus operations will be fully suspended on Monday, Jan. 26.
Despite the closures, essential services will continue. Campus Police, Residential Life, and Facilities staff will remain on campus to support students who stay. Dining services operated by Chartwells are expected to continue on a modified schedule.
University officials are encouraging students who are able to safely travel to return home ahead of the weather event. The decision was made amid concerns about hazardous conditions and the potential for extended power outages across the region.
Additional updates will be provided by the university as weather conditions evolve.
Habersham News will continue to monitor the situation and share updates as they become available.
