Social Media Threat Temporarily Locks Down Cartersville High School

April 26th, 2022 – 11:55 AM

Cartersville Police Department

On Tuesday, April 26th, 2022, around 10:45 am Cartersville Police Department received notice of a threat made via social media.

The social media post had a photo of the sky and detailed the individual was in the area of Cartersville High School.

Out of an abundance of caution, Cartersville High School was placed on lockdown and officers responded to secure the area.

The Cartersville High School lockdown has since been lifted.

No evidence of a credible threat towards the high school has been located at this time.

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