Douglas County Student Facing Charges After School Lockdown: DCSS

DOUGLASVILLE, GA — A Douglas County student is facing charges of terroristic threats and disrupting public schools Friday following a lockdown at Douglas County High School, the school system told Patch.

School officials said a student was frustrated with his school status, and the student's family and law enforcement told administrators that the student could pose a threat.

After an administrator saw the student walking near Interstate 20 toward Douglas County High, an alert system was triggered and activated a school lockdown, school officials said.

The student was hindered from having school access and was detained by local authorities, school officials said.

According to the school system, the lockdown was then lifted, and staff and students were never in danger.

Classes and after-school activities resumed Friday afternoon.

"The school followed the district’s established safety and security plans today and will continue to follow them throughout the school year. The guidelines followed today ensure the Douglas County School System continues its mission of maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for all our learning communities. The district and board members continue to be grateful for the support of students, parents and our community as we work together to keep our schools safe," school officials said.