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Temporary secured perimeter at two Muscogee County schools lifted
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Key takeaways
- Two Muscogee County schools lifted temporary secured perimeter at 11:06 A.M. after police matter resolved.
- Columbus High School and St. Elmo Gifted Center secured as precaution; all students and staff remained safe.
Earlier today, two Muscogee County schools were placed on a temporary secured perimeter.
Muscogee County School District Director of Communications, Kimberly A. Wright, confirmed to CNAW2News.com, “as a precaution, Columbus High School as well as St. Elmo Gifted Center was placed on a temporary secured perimeter due to a Columbus Police Department matter occurring in the vicinity of the schools.”
At 11:06 A.M., the secured perimeter was lifted. All students and staff remained safe during the perimeter and activity nearby.
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