Crime
Trion City Schools on hard lockdown after report of a gun on campus
The sheriff reassured the community that the situation is under control and that there is no immediate danger.
Trion City Schools are currently under full lockdown due to a vague text message received by a student claiming the presence of a gun on campus.
Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader confirmed that the sender of the text has been identified and attends a school outside the county. The individual is currently being interviewed by law enforcement officials.
Sheriff Schrader emphasized the lack of specific details in the threat but explained that the decision to lockdown the school was made as a precautionary measure to allow for a thorough search of the grounds. As of 9:37 AM, the search is still underway.
The sheriff reassured the community that the situation is under control and that there is no immediate danger.
Parents and guardians are advised to remain calm and await updates from school and law enforcement officials.
The safety of students and staff remains the top priority as authorities continue their investigation.
