Water Main Break Forces School Closures, Student Relocations Across Decatur

wqeb973newz | Decatur, GA-Major disruption in Decatur today 🚨💧

A large 36-inch water main break on Midway Road forced all City Schools of Decatur to close and prompted the relocation of students at three DeKalb County schools. NewsChopper 2 🚁 spotted a massive hole in the roadway, and officials say repairs have no set timeline.

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Water pressure has since been restored 💦, but impacted residents are urged to run all faucets to clear any brown water. All after-school programs and athletics in Decatur are canceled ❌, and Chromebooks or take-home assignments have been provided to students 💻📚.

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DeKalb County says students from Avondale Elementary, DeKalb School of the Arts, and Wadsworth Magnet were safely moved to alternate campuses 🚌, with meals and support provided.

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Officials ask families for patience as crews continue repairs 🚧👷‍♂️.

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