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Students relocated after tree knocks out power to DeKalb County elementary school
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· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on the situation, including the expected restoration time, can be found through Atlanta News First.
In DeKalb County, a school's first day was disrupted by a fallen tree. The incident occurred near an elementary school, causing a power outage. As a result, students are being relocated to a nearby high school temporarily.
The affected school is situated off a road in the area. Currently, a certain number of customers are without power due to the outage. Further information on the situation, including the expected restoration time, can be found through Atlanta News First.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 3, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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