Students at a Hall County high school did exactly what they’re supposed to do last week: they heard something, and they said something. A classmate made threats. They reported it. The student was arrested.
Why It Matters: Hoax threats shut down schools, terrify parents, and land kids in handcuffs—often for what started as a stupid joke. Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch and School Superintendent Will Schofield want students to understand the stakes before they hit send or open their mouths, which is why they’ve produced a nine-minute video showing exactly what happens when a threat gets made.
What’s Happening: The Sheriff’s Office and Hall County School District released “Making School Threats: The Dangers and Consequences of Hoax Threats Against a School” this week. The video features law enforcement officers, school administrators, court officials, and local students—except for the one playing the offender. It was filmed at local schools and runs just under 10 minutes. Parents can watch it with their kids at home. Teachers can use it in classrooms across Georgia…