JACKSON — Jackson High School went into a partial lockdown Thursday morning after someone reported a weapon on campus, but investigators found no gun and no one was hurt.

What’s Happening: The Butts County Sheriff’s Office responded to Jackson High School Thursday morning after school officials received a report of a possible weapon on campus. Deputies searched the school while it was placed on code yellow, which restricts movement in the building.

What’s Important: No weapon was found and the report was false. No students or staff members were threatened and there was no violence at the school.

The Response: School officials contacted law enforcement immediately after learning about the possible weapon. The Butts County Sheriff’s Office began investigating right away while the

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