Law enforcement presence underway at Columbus youth detention center

Law enforcement presence underway at Columbus youth detention center

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A large law enforcement presence is underway at a youth detention center in Columbus.

Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Fire and EMS were seen at Aaron Cohn Youth Detention Center on Chattsworth Road on Thursday, Mar. 12, 2026 after reports of a bomb threat.

We have reached out to authorities for more information. This is a developing story.