Three Atlanta Elementary Schools Evacuated After Threats

Atlanta Public Schools evacuated Morningside, Springdale Park and E. Rivers elementary schools on November 9 after receiving threats. The district said the evacuations were carried out as a precaution while school police and other public safety personnel investigated and searched the buildings.

The district said students and staff were safe. E. Rivers was deemed safe after searches by district school officers and city police, allowing students and staff there to return to class.

Searches were still under way at Morningside and Springdale Park. The district said it would provide further information as it became available.