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Wilkinson County School District closing early due to power outage

Beginning at 1 p.m. all schools will be closed.
Credit: Daniella Sevares

WILKINSON COUNTY, Ga. — The Wilkinson County School District will be releasing students early due to a power outage according to a press release.

All four schools are being impacted by the outage. There is no power in the building. Oconee EMC services the area. They said there is an issue at a substation near the school. It is being repaired right now. 

Superintendent Aaron Geter said they expect students to return to school tomorrow but will notify parents. 

They will be delivering students by bus to their homes. Beginning at 1 p.m. all schools will be closed. 

If parents have questions they can call the school board at 478-946-5521.

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