Schools in Macon County closed after bullet holes found at high school

Macon County High School discovery leads to precautionary closure of all county schools

UPDATE: Schools in Macon County abruptly closed Friday morning after staff at Macon County High School discovered what appeared to be approximately 13 bullet holes on campus. The finding was made around 7:30 a.m., prompting immediate action and concern from school officials.

Superintendent Mark Maynor told 41NBC’s Fiona King that upon their arrival, school staff quickly alerted law enforcement to the situation. In response, local authorities conducted a thorough sweep of the campus to ensure there were no further immediate threats to safety.

After a full check, law enforcement confirmed the campus was secure and that there was no active threat present. Out of an abundance of caution, Maynor decided to close all public schools within the county for the day.

ORIGINAL STORY:

MACON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon County Schools released students early on Friday due to an “unforeseen incident beyond our control.”

“Due to an unforeseen incident beyond our control, all students will be released early at 9:00 am.,” a post on the district’s website stated. “Students will receive breakfast. After breakfast, buses will begin loading at 9:00 am and all car riders may be picked up at 9:00 am. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.Breakfast will still be served before dismissal.”

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Note: A previous version of this story stated that Monroe County Schools were closing early on Friday, when the actual district was Macon County.