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Columbia County Schools announce optional attendance over growing COVID-19 concerns

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Lake City — With just three days left before the start of Christmas break, Columbia County Schools say the remainder of the week will be optional to all students.

According to a statement from the office of the Columbia County Superintendent student attendance starting Wednesday, December 16th thru Friday, December 18th will be optional due to rising COVID-19 cases.

Officials say any student who does not attend school will have their absence(s) excused.

This is a developing story. For the latest watch Action News Jax on CBS47/FOX30 at 5.

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