A North Georgia school district closed its buildings Friday to take preventative measures because of the flu and norovirus.

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

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 ...

"It is too early to tell if this strain is associated with more severe norovirus disease but likely lower population immunity is the reason for the early surge of an otherwise seasonal increase of ...