All Meriwether County Schools placed on lockdown Thursday

Every school campus across Meriwether County was placed on lockdown Thursday.Police officers are on-scene securing all school grounds, and district leaders promised to share updates when more facts emerge.Every campus in the district is secured under a precautionary lockdown while investigators look into a reported threat. The Meriwether County Sheriff’s Office and surrounding law enforcement agencies are coordinating efforts, resulting in a noticeable police presence across area schools. Officials emphasized that keeping students, faculty and staff safe is their top priority and urged community members to remain patient while avoiding the spread of unverified claims.Authorities have not confirmed the specific nature of the threat or identified who made it. Officials have also not stated how long campuses will remain locked down or when normal school operations will resume.