Another juvenile is accused of making threats to his school in Jackson County
Georgia school threat: 12-year-old student arrested in Georgia after incident at Legacy Knoll Middle School.
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Georgia police arrested a 12-year-old boy accused of making a threat at his school, just days after the tragic shooting at Apalachee High School.
This incident, which shocked the educational community in Jackson County, highlights growing concerns about school safety and student behavior.
According to statements from Jackson County Sheriff Janis G. Mangum, the incident occurred on Monday at Legacy Knoll Middle School.
The child was removed from his class after a threat he allegedly made came to light.
ANOTHER STUDENT ARRESTED IN JACKSON COUNTY, GEORGIA
While authorities have not disclosed the exact nature of the threat, the situation has caused concern among parents and the school community.
The swift action of school administrators and law enforcement allowed the student to be taken into custody before the situation escalated.
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This is the second case in which a Jackson County student has been involved in threats following the Apalachee High School shooting.
On September 6, another 12-year-old student, this time from East Jackson Middle School, was detained after making similar threats.
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In that case, the young boy was arrested at his home, questioned by authorities, and later transferred to the Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center.
The charges he faces include making terroristic threats and disrupting school operations, according to the sheriff’s office.
Sheriff Mangum issued a statement emphasizing the seriousness of such actions and the responsibility parents have to educate their children about the consequences of their words and actions.
“As sheriff, I would like to emphasize and urge all parents to talk to their students about the importance of their words and actions,” Mangum said.
Ongoing Vigilance in Georgia
She also added that when shooting threats are made and supported by evidence, authorities will not hesitate to press formal charges against those responsible.
The sheriff’s warning reflects the growing concern in Georgia’s school communities, which are grappling with the fear of potential acts of violence.
This concern is heightened by recent incidents, such as the shooting at Apalachee High School.
Local authorities have made it clear they will not take lightly any behavior that jeopardizes the safety of students, teachers, or school staff.