With a massive budget deficit looming over their heads , leaders of Jefferson County Public Schools announced plans to close, consolidate and relocate multiple schools ahead of next school year.

JCPS is proposing closing Zachary Taylor Elementary and Liberty High; consolidating King and Maupin elementary schools; and relocating Waller-Williams Environmental and the Georgia Chaffee Teenage Parent Program.

Additionally, Grace James will move into the former DuBois building on Indian Trail, with DuBois moving into its new facility behind Thomas Jefferson Middle.

The plan was posted to the district's website and on social media post at 5 p.m. Nov. 20.

"We know this is difficult, but it is necessary for the District's future," the post stated.

The news comes about one week after The Cou

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