The district says it currently has nearly 800 students and more than 60 staff members with reported illnesses.

The district said the closure will also allow for additional recovery time for those who are affected by these viruses.

According to the Polk County School District, there have been “excessive” student absences related to the norovirus and flu.

POLK COUNTY, Ga. — A Georgia school district will close its buildings on Friday to take preventative measures due to the flu ...

Norovirus has been raging across the country, and Georgia as well, but a new, more resilient strain could be seen in Columbus.

Many reports indicate a significant surge in cases across the Southern United States, particularly in Georgia. December marked the highest level of norovirus outbreaks since 2012 and is the cause ...

A North Georgia school district shifted to a learn from home day Friday as a result of a large number of student and staff absences from the flu and norovirus.