Education
Gwinnett school reopens after power loss
By Eric Stirgus
March 19, 2015Twin Rivers Middle School is scheduled to be open Thursday, a day after the school was evacuated because of a power outage.
A transformer near the Gwinnett County school exploded around noon Wednesday, which resulted in a loss of electrical service. No one was injured, Gwinnett school officials said.
Students at Twin Rivers Middle School were taken to Mountain View High School, where they had lunch and taken home at their normal time.
About the Author
Eric Stirgus joined The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 2001. He is the newsroom's education editor. Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., Eric is active in the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists and the Education Writers Association and enjoys mentoring aspiring journalists.
