A large tree fell and knocked out power for Sagamore Hills Elementary School on the first day back, August 3, 2026. (SKYFOX 5)
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A fallen tree knocked out power near Sagamore Hills Elementary School in DeKalb County, forcing students to relocate on Monday morning, leaving dozens without electricity on the first day of school.
What we know:
A large tree crashed down near Alderbrook Road NE on Monday morning, taking down lines and triggering a power outage for 127 Georgia Power customers.
The sudden outage disrupted the area surrounding Sagamore Hills Elementary School on the first day of classes. Students and staff have been relocated to nearby Lakeside High School for the day and will return to Sagamore for dismissal, according to the DeKalb County School District.
SKYFOX 5 flew over the scene, capturing footage of utility crews working to remove the fallen tree.
What we don't know:
Georgia Power has not provided an estimated restoration time on its outage map. Officials have not reported any injuries or stated what caused the large tree to fall.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from Georgia Power and SKYFOX 5, who provided details on the outage and aerial footage from the scene. Additional information from comes from the DeKalb County School District.