January 10, 2007- For Immediate Release
Columbia County Schools – 4781 Hereford Farm Road, Evans, GA 30809
For more information contact 706-541-0650

Heating Element Causes Smoke in Classroom

Grovetown Fire Department Responds Quickly - No Delay in the Start of School

At a approximately 7:15am this morning a heating element in one of the individual classroom heating units at Grovetown Elementary School overheated causing smoke to filter into the room. Students in the before school program were relocated until the fire department could determine that there was no damage to the building and it was safe for occupancy. The building has been cleared and there will be no delay to the start of school. Students and faculty should report to school as usual. Any questions or concerns may be directed to the Grovetown Elementary or district office.

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