The official first day of school guide to North East Georgia

Many schools are returning to school in the next week, don’t be late to the bus stop with this guide

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By Alyssa DiTomasso

As Summer quickly comes to an end, the reality of school is coming fast. Plan your last few days of Summer fun accordingly because below is a list of the first day of school across Metro Atlanta and North East Georgia

METRO ATLANTA COUNTIES

  • Cobb County Schools: Monday, August 3rd, 2026
  • Cherokee County Schools: Monday, August 3rd, 2026
  • Fulton County Schools: Monday, August 3rd, 2026
  • Paulding County Schools: Tuesday, August 4th, 2026
  • Gwinnett County Schools: Wednesday, August 5th, 2026

NORTH EAST GEORGIA REGION

  • Jackson County Schools: Thursday, July 30th, 2026
  • Barrow County Schools: Friday, July 31, 2026
  • Oconee County Schools: Monday, August 3rd, 2026
  • Athens-Clarke County Schools: Wednesday, August 5th, 2026
  • Hall County Schools: Friday, August 7th, 2026
  • Madison County Schools: Friday, August 7th, 2026
  • Habersham County Schools: Friday, August 7th

Of course check with your local school for bus routes, stop times and other resources you made need to make the school year successful! We’re wishing all the students, teachers and families a wonderful and safe 2026 - 2027 school year!

-Adam & Alyssa