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Police: Brooks County Schools on Lock Down

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Posted at 10:17 AM, May 19, 2016
and last updated 2016-05-19 06:58:03-04

QUITMAN, GA (WTXL) - Two schools in Quitman, Georgia are currently on lock down after a threat was made against the district, according to the police.

Quitman Police Chief Wesley Ross says the threat was called in around 9 a.m. Thursday morning.

Both the Brooks County Middle School and High School were put on lock down while authorities investigate.

Ross says a K-9 unit and officers are reporting to the schools.

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