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Meriwether Co. schools to close early after lockdown
Marcus Johnson
Marcus Johnson
Reporter · Columbus, GA
Marcus is a proud alumnus of Georgia Southwestern State University and has been covering education for the past 7 years. His work includes in-depth features on local schools, teacher initiatives, and student achievements.
More from Marcus →Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 3:18 PM · 1 min read
MERIWETHER COUNTY, Ga. (WTVM) - All Meriwether County schools have been placed on lockdown.According to the Meriwether County Sheriff’s Office, officials are investigating a threat involving the schools.Because of the lockdown, the schools will now be on early release. Schools are set to let out at 11:45 a.m.The lockdown will be lifted as buses and parental car riders arrive to pick up students. Law enforcement will be present throughout the dismissal process.
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