ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. — Students were evacuated from Salem High School as deputies responded to a reported safety threat, according to the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office.
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Authorities say the school was cleared out as a precaution while deputies search the campus and begin investigating the situation.
NewsChopper 2 flew over the scene as officials confirmed that all students are safe and have been moved to a separate staging area as the investigation continues.
Just after 1 p.m., Rockdale County Public Schools said the high school was cleared to return to normal operations.
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