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I have directed all available state resources to respond to the incident at Apalachee High School and urge all Georgians to join my family in praying for the safety of those in our classrooms, both in Barrow County and across the state,
We are asking for your patience. … Please let us get the facts that we need to make sure we get this right,
We are aware of a situation at Apalachee High School where gunfire was reported,
a spokesperson for the Barrow County School System said FBI Atlanta is aware of the situation at Apalachee High School. Our agents are on site, working in coordination with and supporting local law enforcement.”
Tony Thomas, a spokesperson for the FBI Atlanta, stated Casualties have been reported, however details on the number or their conditions are not available at this time,
The Barrow County Sheriff's Office says this is for the safety of everyone right now. Please do not visit your child's school at this time. We cannot release students during a lockdown,
the school district said in a statement