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All-clear given at Thomaston-Upson Schools after 911 call threat, law enforcement says
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· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The schools were secured at around 8:40 a.
A lockdown was implemented at Thomaston-Upson Schools on Thursday morning due to a threat. m. and resumed normal operations about 30 minutes later.
No one was injured during the incident, and authorities did not find any credible threat to the schools. The lockdown was prompted by a 911 call claiming a person was in a school with a gun. Further details about the incident and the ongoing investigation are available from local authorities and the school district.
Law enforcement is currently working to identify the caller.
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Category: schools Published: August 6, 2026 Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News Reading time: 1 min
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