Henry County elementary, middle schools placed on lockdown

HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — Two schools in Henry County were placed on lockdown after authorities say they received threatening phone calls.

Austin Road Elementary and Middle Schools were placed on a hard lock down Friday morning after the calls were received by the 911 center.

According to the Henry County Sheriff's Office, the call was in regards to a domestic situation "happening at or near" the schools.

Deputies arrived and detained one person.

There was no immediate threats to students or faculty, deputies say.

Stay with Channel 2 Action News for updates on this developing story. 

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