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Elementary school principal charged with DUI had kids in car during crash
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Michele Newell , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway It is reported that there were children in the vehicle at the time of the accident.
A local principal is facing charges after a car accident. The incident occurred at an intersection near the school where the principal worked. Details about the accident are available from local news sources.
The principal was driving a vehicle that crashed into another car. It is reported that there were children in the vehicle at the time of the accident. Further information about the incident and the principal's resignation can be found through local news outlets, including an interview with a victim of the crash.
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Category: safety Published: August 7, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A local principal is facing charges after a car accident. The incident occurred at an intersection near the school where the principal worked. Details about the accident are available from local news…
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