Water Main Break Closes Decatur Schools as Repairs Underway in DeKalb County
A water main break has forced the Decatur school system to close on Monday, according to the district. The break occurred around 8 AM, impacting the surrounding area and causing damage to homes. The Decatur school district has reported that students will not attend classes due to safety concerns. Crews from DeKalb County are currently working to repair the 36-inch break located at 3124 Midway Road. Officials confirmed that there were no longer any water outages shortly before noon. The district is taking precautions to ensure the safety of students and staff during this incident. Repair efforts are ongoing, and the community is being updated on the situation. The Department of Watershed Management is overseeing the repairs and has been in communication with local residents.