CARTERSVILLE, Ga. - A Cartersville elementary school student is facing disciplinary and legal action after bringing a gun to campus during class hours, district officials confirmed.
What we know:
Administrators were only notified of the incident after classes ended on Sept. 17 and immediately contacted the Cartersville Police Department. Investigators later confirmed that a student did bring a firearm to campus. Police said there was no indication the child intended to cause harm.
School leaders said the matter is being addressed under both legal and school disciplinary procedures. They emphasized that safety remains their top priority and that every appropriate measure is being taken to safeguard the learning environment.
What they're saying:
The incident happened Wednesday at Cart