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Fulton high school to dismiss early because of power outage

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Oct 2, 2019

A Fulton County high school will dismiss class early because of a power outage.

Creekside High School announced the early dismissal on its website. 

According to the statement, school officials made the decision because of an “extended power outage this morning.”

“Students will be provided lunch before release and accommodations for transportation are being made for students whose parents may not be able to pick them up. All afterschool activities are cancelled. Creekside High School faculty will remain on campus and at Bear Creek Middle School located across the street until all students are safely dismissed,” the statement said.

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