2025 Metro Atlanta, North GA School Start Dates By District

With summer break winding down, families across metro Atlanta and north Georgia are preparing for the return to school. Districts in the region have staggered start dates for the 2025-2026 academic year, with some already back in session and others gearing up over the coming weeks. Here’s a breakdown of the start dates by district to help families stay organized, as reported by 11Alive.

Schools That Have Already Started

July 25

• Chattooga County Schools

July 31

• City Schools of Decatur
• Douglas County Schools
• Griffin-Spalding County Schools
• Henry County Schools
• Jackson County Schools
• Lamar County Schools

Schools Starting August 1

• Banks County School District
• Barrow County School System
• Bremen City Schools
• Buford City Schools
• Butts County School System
• Carroll County Schools
• Cherokee County School District
• Commerce City Schools
• Coweta County School System
• Dawson County School District
• Elbert County School District
• Floyd County Schools
• Franklin County Schools
• Gilmer County Schools
• Greene County School System
• Hall County Schools
• Jefferson City Schools
• Lumpkin County School System
• Marietta City Schools
• Morgan County Charter Schools
• Oglethorpe County Schools
• Paulding County School District
• Pickens County School District
• Putnam County Charter School System
• Rome City Schools
• Stephens County Schools
• Thomaston-Upson Schools
• Troup County School System
• Walton County School District
• White County School System

Schools Starting August 4

• Atlanta Public Schools
• Clayton County Schools
• Cobb County School District
• DeKalb County Schools
• Fayette County Public Schools
• Fulton County Schools
• Gwinnett County Public Schools
• Hart County Charter System
• Heard County School System
• Newton County Schools
• Rabun County Schools
• Rockdale County Public Schools

Schools Starting August 5

• Calhoun City Schools
• Forsyth County Schools
• Gainesville City School System
• Haralson County School District
• Social Circle City Schools
• Whitfield County Schools

Schools Starting August 6

• Bartow County School System
• Cartersville City Schools
• Clarke County School District
• Dalton Public Schools
• Fannin County School System
• Jasper County Charter School System
• Madison County School System
• Meriwether County Schools
• Oconee County Schools
• Pike County Schools
• Union County Schools

Schools Starting August 7

• Chickamauga City School District
• Dade County Schools
• Polk School District
• Walker County Schools

Schools Starting August 8

• Catoosa County Public Schools
• Gordon County Schools
• Habersham County Schools
• Towns County School District

Schools Starting August 11

• Carrollton City Schools

Schools Starting September 2

• Murray County Schools

Final Thoughts

This staggered schedule allows families to strategically plan for their back-to-school preparations. Whether your children have already started school or are counting down the days until their first day, this list ensures you’re in the know. Stay organized and enjoy the excitement of the new school year ahead!

2025 Metro Atlanta, North Georgia School Start Dates by District  was originally published on majicatl.com