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Atlanta Elementary Schools Evacuated, Locked Down After Threats; District Says Students Safe
Multiple Atlanta Public Schools elementary campuses were evacuated or placed on lockdown after threats, the district said, as families scrambled to reunite with students.
Multiple Atlanta Public Schools elementary campuses were evacuated or placed on lockdown after threats, the district said, as families scrambled to reunite with students.
The district did not immediately specify how many schools were affected or the nature of the threats. It said students were safe and that it was working with law enforcement.
The episode disrupted the school day for young children and their families, and it comes amid heightened anxiety about school safety in Atlanta and across the country. Parents and guardians waited for word on reunification plans as officials responded.
Atlanta Public Schools serves tens of thousands of students across the city. The district has faced similar scares in recent years, and officials have urged families to report concerns and follow official channels for updates.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.