Update: Both Rome and Floyd County school systems will open as usual today as the threat of freezing rain diminishes this morning.It was 37 degrees at 5:30 a.m.

Previously posted: Freezing rain is in the forecast, beginning about 6 a.m. Friday, and due to the potential for inclement weather and icy road conditions, Darlington School will open at 10 a.m.

Faculty and staff should report at 9:30 a.m.

The International Fair will begin at 1 p.m. in the Huffman Athletic Center.

No word yet from Rome and Floyd County schools but Bartow County schools have decided not to open.

The Cartersville Patch is reporting Excel Christian Academy also has canceled Friday's classes.

Read more here.

School and other closings will be posted as they are announced.

The National Weather Service has issued a freezing rain advisory from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. for most of north and central Georgia.

Click here to see an interactive weather map on Weather.com.

Friday’s forecast for the local area calls for a 60 percent chance of rain throughout the day, with temperatures as low as 33 degrees and a high of 42 degrees. Rain beyond 1 p.m. is not expected to be freezing.

The following day’s forecast is both drier and warmer. Saturday is expected to be sunny with a high of 48 degrees.