Gwinnett schools will delay dismissal during solar eclipse next month

Gwinnett County public schools will delay dismissal by one hour on August 21 due to the solar eclipse.
 
The near total eclipse should be visible in Gwinnett between 2:35 p.m. and 2:40 p.m. and will last approximately two minutes.
 
Because high school students are usually released at 2 p.m. and elementary students start release at 2:45 p.m. Gwinnett School officials wanted to ensure safe viewing of the eclipse and a safe dismissal for students.
 
School activities related to the solar eclipse will vary by school.