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Hall school custodians getting a pay bump. Here’s why

South Hall Middle School custodian Mary Buffington pushes her cart to another part of the school Tuesday, July 27, 2021, as the school gets set for the upcoming new school year. - photo by Scott Rogers

07282021 SAFETY 2.jpg — South Hall Middle School custodian Mary Buffington pushes her cart to another part of the school Tuesday, July 27, 2021, as the school gets set for the upcoming new school year. - photo by Scott Rogers

Some of Hall County Schools’ custodians have been working overtime — even double time — to keep schools clean amid a staffing shortage caused by low wages.