Gun prompts lockdown at Bibb County school

Someone turned in a gun to a staff member at Ballard-Hudson Middle School, prompting a lockdown on Wednesday.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Someone turned in a gun to a staff member at Ballard-Hudson Middle School, prompting a lockdown on Wednesday.

The Bibb County School District said through a spokesperson that the lockdown was precautionary and lasted for 20 minutes.

In a statement to 41NBC News, the BCSD said:

“The safety and security of our students and staff is a top priority, and this violation is being handled by BCSD Campus Police and Safety and Security Teams. The school has resumed normal operations and will dismiss as usual.”