Hart County school officials say a handgun was found inside a student’s vehicle during a routine K-9 sweep at Hart County High School on Tuesday.
Administrators said the weapon never entered the school building, and no threats were made toward students or staff.
According to the district, the Interquest K-9 Unit alerted administrators to a vehicle in the student parking lot. When they searched the car, officials said they found contraband that included a handgun.
Unanswered questions remain about how the student obtained the handgun, whether additional contraband was involved, and what charges local law enforcement may pursue.
The district said the case has been turned over to local law enforcement. The student involved will face disciplinary action under the district’s code of conduct.
Hart County Schools thanked families for their understanding and said safety and security remain the district’s top priority.
