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East Jackson High School experienced an evacuation following a bomb threat that was later determined to be a hoax. The incident prompted swift action by school officials, leading to the temporary relocation of students and faculty to the stadium. Law enforcement, including K-9 units from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, searched the premises thoroughly. The area was declared safe later in the afternoon, though investigations to identify the source of the threat continue. This event highlights the increasing prevalence of such hoaxes affecting schools in Georgia.
East Jackson, Georgia – An evacuation occurred at East Jackson High School on Tuesday afternoon due to a bomb threat that was later confirmed to be a hoax. The threat was reported around 1:30 p.m., leading school officials to take immediate action to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Students and faculty were evacuated from the school building to the school’s stadium as a precautionary measure. In the interest of safety, all after-school activities were canceled until further notice. The situation prompted involvement from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, which began an investigation into the source of the threat.
To assist with the investigation, sheriff’s deputies deployed K-9 units, with seven bomb detection dogs searching the premises thoroughly. While the search was ongoing, all students were reported to be safely off-campus by 3:30 p.m. The sheriff’s office investigated every detail surrounding the hoax and conducted a thorough evaluation of the school grounds.
At approximately 4:10 p.m., the sheriff’s office declared the area safe and issued an all-clear signal, allowing students to return home. The investigation is still active as authorities work to identify the individual responsible for generating the false alarm.
The evacuation was supported by multiple law enforcement partners from surrounding jurisdictions, extending the resources available for both the search and the overall response to the situation. Sheriff Kevin McCook acknowledged the orderly evacuation conducted by the students, faculty, and parents, highlighting the need to take such threats seriously, regardless of their legitimacy.
This incident adds to a worrying trend involving similar threats made against educational institutions across Georgia. Schools have faced increasing instances of hoax threats, causing anxiety among parents and impacting the educational environment. In light of the recent events, school officials continue to communicate with families regarding safety protocols and the ongoing investigation.
Information for this report was sourced from school officials and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, which manages the investigation into this incident. As the situation develops, updates will be provided to the community as necessary. Authorities maintain that safety remains the number one priority and call for vigilance and cooperation from the public to help prevent future occurrences of such threats.
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