Education

Severe weather forcing DeKalb Schools to shelter students

By Marlon A. Walker
Nov 30, 2016

Severe weather has forced DeKalb County School District officials to shelter students until bad weather passes, officials said Wednesday.

Students are being brought in from portable classrooms and kept away from windows, a district spokeswoman said. No evacuations have taken place.

After-school activities on Wednesday also have been cancelled.

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Tornadoes were confirmed Wednesday afternoon in Cobb and Carroll counties.

About the Author

Marlon A. Walker is an education reporter covering DeKalb County.

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