3 APS Schools Evacuated Due To Threats: Officials

ATLANTA, GA — Three elementary schools in Atlanta were evacuated due to threats early Monday morning, school officials told Patch.

Atlanta Public Schools said Morningside, East Rivers and Springdale Park elementary schools were evacuated after receiving threats against them.

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Since then, officers have cleared East Rivers and Morningside, officials said. Officers were still searching Springdale as of around 11 a.m.

Students and staff were safe while Atlanta Public School Police and other law-enforcement agencies searched the campuses, officials said.

"The safety and security of our students and staff remain our highest priority. We are working closely with our public safety partners and will provide additional information as it becomes available," APS officials said.

The district did not identify the nature of the threats. It is unknown if anyone is facing charges in connection with the case.