Northside High School resumes normal operations after receiving threat Monday morning 

The Houston County Sheriff’s Office Communications Division received a call at about 8:39 a.m. about a possible threat to the school.

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WARNER ROBINS — The Houston County Sheriff’s Office Communications Division received a call at about 8:39 a.m. about a possible threat to Northside High School. 

According to a media release, Centerville Police Chief Cedric Duncan relayed the message to HCSO after the call was made to CPD.

HCSO deputies and Warner Robins Police Department responded immediately to the school. Upon arrival, law enforcement personnel worked in coordination with school administrators, faculty, and staff to ensure the safety of all students and to conduct a thorough investigation. 

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Following a comprehensive assessment, no active threat was identified to the school or its occupants. The school has since returned to normal operations. 

The media release says the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Houston County School District, takes all threats to schools with the utmost seriousness. An active investigation is underway to determine the origin of the reported threat. 

The Houston County Sheriff’s Office says the safety and security of students, faculty, and staff remains its highest priority. Additional information will be released as it becomes available. 

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Sandra Hernandez is a Staff Writer for the Houston Home Journal. Although she was born in Perry, she grew up in Warner Robins and is a Houston County native. She graduated from Middle Georgia State University in 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts in New Media and Communication. While in college, she served as Editor-in-Chief for the school’s newspaper The Statement. During her junior year, she started working with the Journal in 2023 and has been informing and connecting with her community since then. When she is not in the newsroom or chasing a story, she enjoys reading, watching movies/shows, listening to music, and spending time with her family and friends. She can be reached at sandra@hhjonline.com.

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