Newton County Schools Restore Phone Service After Cybersecurity Incident
Newton County Schools' phone service has been restored following a cybersecurity incident that occurred on July 27. While email and other network services are still unavailable, the superintendent stated that efforts are ongoing with cybersecurity experts to bring additional systems…
Atlanta, GA, August 2, 2026 — Newton County Schools has successfully restored its phone service after a cybersecurity incident disrupted district operations on July 27. The restoration of phone lines marks a significant step in the recovery process following the cyberattack.
Despite the return of phone services, other critical network systems, including email, remain inaccessible. Officials stated that work is continuing in collaboration with cybersecurity experts to bring more systems back online.
The district has confirmed its intention to welcome students back to school as originally scheduled, indicating confidence in the ongoing efforts to stabilize its technological infrastructure.
The nature of the cybersecurity incident and the specific systems affected beyond phone, email, and general network services were not detailed. The timeline for the complete restoration of all affected services has not been provided.
The superintendent’s office has been coordinating the response and stated that bringing all network functions back online is the top priority.
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