ELBERTON, Ga. — A threatening phone call to Elbert County High School on Thursday afternoon prompted a districtwide lockdown as authorities investigated the report.
According to the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, the call was received at approximately 3:27 p.m. School officials and local law enforcement were immediately notified.
As a precaution, all schools in the district were placed on lockdown while officers worked to determine the legitimacy of the threat and ensure the safety of students and staff.
Authorities later confirmed that other school districts also received similar anonymous threatening calls from the same phone number on Friday. After investigating, officials determined there was no credible threat.
School officials said they will continue working with local law enforcement agencies to evaluate any additional information that may arise from the incident.
District leaders thanked law enforcement and emergency responders for their swift response and ongoing support. They also commended school staff for quickly implementing established lockdown procedures.
