DeKalb Schools: Sequoyah Middle School receives social media threat

DeKalb County School District officials said security was increased at Sequoyah Middle School Friday after someone posted a social media message threatening violence at the school.

The post mentioned shooting up the middle school at noon Friday. It included pictures of young children of color.

"We have contacted DeKalb Schools Public Safety Department, Doraville Police and taking the necessary steps to make sure our students, teachers, staff (sic) will be safe today," Principal Sedrick Anthony stated in a note sent to parents through email, text and robocalls.

The threat is the latest in several dozen in metro Atlanta since the Feb. 14 school shooting in Parkland, Fla., where 17 students and staff were killed, and more than a dozen others injured.

About the Author

Why the Atlanta school board voted to close and repurpose some schools

Sixteen schools will be repurposed under the APS Forward 2040 plan as enrollment falls and the district seeks better resources for students.

Atlanta board of education approves school consolidation plan

The Atlanta school board voted unanimously Wednesday night to approve a consolidation plan, which would result in some school closures in a couple of years.

Atlanta parents, residents object to plans to close some schools

Due to lower enrollment and climbing costs, 16 school buildings would be repurposed under the plan, with several schools closing and their students rezoned for other schools.

The Latest

Credit: abbey.cutrer@ajc.com