CORDELE — A water outage is affecting schools, businesses and residents in the area around Frontage Road and Hwy 300. Both Crisp County Primary School and Crisp County High School are without water. Students from CCPS have been transported by bus to Crisp County Middle School for a restroom break but public works officials say they will be back in time for pick-up.

Debbie Wright with Public Works will be giving an update to the Dispatch within the hour. There are some precautionary measures that residents and businesses in that area will have to follow. Continue to check this website for updates on this breaking issue.