ATLANTA — Authorities have given an all-clear for students and staff to return to Midtown High School after a bomb threat was called in on Thursday morning.
The school posted on Facebook that students were being taken to Piedmont Park while a search was conducted through the campus. K-9 searches wrapped up not long ager with a district spokesperson clarifying that no devices were found and early dismissal was still scheduled for 12:30 p.m.
An Atlanta Public Schools spokesperson confirmed that the threat was called in around 9 a.m. They were unsure who the call came from and said that "agencies are sweeping the school to assure students safety."
A message from the school's principal read on Facebook:
"Students are at Piedmont Park. We are searching building with K-9s. Just a precaution. Please reassure your students that all is fine."
In a statement, Atlanta Public Schools also encouraged parents to "refrain from coming to the school as this week's early dismissal schedule remains in effect."
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