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There aren't enough school bus drivers. What that means for Hall County families

Chestatee Academy assistant principal Libbie Armstrong watches Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, as students make their way to buses. Armstrong also drives a bus route. Currently, there's a driver shortage, pushing the staff to limits. - photo by Scott Rogers

09032021 BUS 3.jpg — Chestatee Academy assistant principal Libbie Armstrong watches Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, as students make their way to buses. Armstrong also drives a bus route. Currently, there's a driver shortage, pushing the staff to limits. - photo by Scott Rogers

The Times

Updated: Sep 3, 2021, 8:03 PM

Published: Sep 3, 2021, 5:01 PM

A month into the academic year, Hall County schools are grappling with an unprecedented shortage of bus drivers.

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This Hall County high schooler is a 2025 Georgia Scholar

Matthew Morgan

scholar pic - zoomed in .png — Matthew Morgan

The Times

Updated: Apr 2, 2025, 7:57 PM

Published: Apr 2, 2025, 5:47 PM

A local high schooler has made the 2025 Georgia Scholars list.

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