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There was plenty of news across Georgia on Monday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Police To Students: No Such Thing As 'Just Kidding'
After arresting a 15-year-old on Thursday and a 16-year-old on Wednesday, both for making threats against their schools, police warn there is no such thing as "just kidding."

Sheriff: Arming Teachers Not The Solution To School Security
The debate around ways to prevent tragic school shootings like the Feb. 14 massacre at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, continues to rage, as the student survivors and others push for lawmakers to come up with solutions that will keep youngsters safe while they are in the classroom.

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Atlanta Schools Threat: Police Investigating, Security Upped
Law enforcement agencies including the FBI are investigating a threat made on social media aimed at four Atlanta high schools.


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Photo: White nationalist Richard Spencer, center, and his supporters clash with Virginia State Police in Emancipation Park after the "Unite the Right" rally was declared an unlawful gathering.

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