Three schools will close early for Christmas break in Evans Co. due to rise in COVID-19 cases Three schools will close early for Christmas break in Evans Co. due to rise in COVID-19 cases By WTOC Staff | December 16, 2020 at 12:17 PM EST - Updated December 16 at 6:39 PM EVANS COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - The Evans County School System is closing three schools early for Christmas break due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in the school system. Claxton Middle, Claxton High, and Second Chance Academy will close Thursday, Dec. 17 and Friday, Dec. 18 out of precaution, according to the school system. Weekend meals will be sent home with middle and high school students on Wednesday.