DEMOREST, Ga. — Piedmont University will suspend all on-campus and online classes Friday, Jan. 23, and Monday, Jan. 26, at its Demorest and Athens campuses because of anticipated severe winter weather, university officials said.
Assistant Vice President of Public Affairs Renee Fargason said faculty will assign take-home work for students to complete on both days.
The Demorest and Athens campuses will remain open for faculty and staff until 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23. Campus operations will be fully suspended Monday, Jan. 26, Fargason said.
Campus Police, Residential Life, and Facilities staff will remain on campus to serve students. Chartwells plans to continue cafeteria operations on a modified schedule.
“This is a significant weather event, and we expect widespread extended power outages,” Fargason said. “We urge all students who are able to go home to do so.”
University officials said additional updates will be provided as conditions change.
