‘Save yourself:’ Threats, countdown scrawled on metro Atlanta high school’s walls, officials say

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A metro Atlanta high school is increasing security after several threats were made against the school.

They were found written in a stall in a school bathroom.

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Channel 2′s Audrey Washington was at North Forsyth High School on Thursday, where the district is still investigating the threats. Several Forsyth County sheriff’s deputies were on campus as a precaution.

A viewer sent Channel 2 Action News pictures of the threats on Wednesday. One read, “October 10 (expletive), we are coming.”

A second one shared on social media read: “We are coming on the 10th. Save yourself while you can. We will show no mercy for you.”

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Another showed a countdown to Oct. 10.

School administrators sent a note to parents saying that the threats are not substantiated, but they didn’t say who they determined is responsible.

Washington talked to 17-year-old Anthony Holmgreen who said some students are planning to stay home on the 10th.

“It’s disappointing that it’s happening,” Holmgreen said. “I don’t it to get in the way of my school.”

It’s unclear if any students have been disciplined or if any are facing charges.

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