Grovetown Middle School student charged over threat

GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Grovetown Middle School student faces charges over threats made toward other students, according to the Columbia County School District.

“Today, Columbia County School District Police and school administrators were called to a classroom due to a student making threats, and upon further investigation, the student has been charged with terroristic threats and removed from school campus,” the district said in a letter to parents.

The student will also be held accountable according to the code of conduct, the district said, adding that school operations would continue as normal.

“Safety of students and staff is a top priority,” the letter stated. “Threats of any nature are not tolerated and will be investigated fully.”

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• The school district also notified parents that first responders were called to Grovetown Elementary due to a medical emergency. Movement in the hallways was briefly limited so medical crews could get to the situation quickly and remain out of sight of as many students as possible. At no time was there a threat to the school, students or employees, the district said.

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