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Georgia high school briefly put on lockdown after shooting
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· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident occurred after students had been dismissed for the day, but those participating in afterschool activities were brought inside as a precaution. A shooting near a high school campus left one person with serious injuries.
A shooting near a high school campus left one person with serious injuries. The incident occurred after students had been dismissed for the day, but those participating in afterschool activities were brought inside as a precaution. A lockdown was put in place, but it has since been lifted.
The shooting happened close to an intersection, and police responded to the area. One suspect is in custody, while another is not.
Further details about the incident are available, including the response from nearby institutions and the ongoing investigation by authorities.
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Category: schools Published: August 18, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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