On September 22, 2024, a student at East Coweta Middle School in Coweta County, Georgia, was removed from campus after threatening to shoot another student. The verbal threat occurred during a class conversation around 11 a. m. , alarming both staff and fellow students. Principal Chad Kollert addressed the situation in a letter sent to parents, highlighting the school's priority of maintaining a safe environment.

While the removal of the student was confirmed, the letter did not specify if this action was temporary or permanent. This incident is part of a broader pattern of school threats that have been reported in the metro Atlanta region. Community members are increasingly concerned about the safety of their children in schools. The school administration is likely to conduct further investigations and implement measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. Parents are urged to stay vigilant and communicate with their children about school safety.