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3 Gwinnett schools on lockdown amid nearby police activity

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
FOX 5 Atlanta
Gwinnett County
Published September 24, 2026 10:23 AM EDT
Published September 24, 2026 10:23 AM EDT

The Brief

    • Freeman’s Mill Elementary, Mountain View High and Twin Rivers Middle schools are on lockdown.
    • A Gwinnett County Public Schools spokesperson said police activity in the area prompted the precaution.
    • The police activity is not related to the schools, according to the district.

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Three Gwinnett County schools have been placed on lockdown as a precaution because of police activity nearby, a district spokesperson told FOX 5 Atlanta.

What we know:

The schools are Freeman’s Mill Elementary School, Mountain View High School and Twin Rivers Middle School. The spokesperson said the police activity is not school-related.

The district did not provide details about the police activity or say when the lockdowns might end.

According to a message sent to Mountain View families, no one will be permitted to enter or exit their school during the lockdown and all students and staff will remain inside. Normal activities will continue inside the school during the lockdown. 

All lanes of Braselton Highway are currently closed between Lena Carter Road and Old Peachtree Road. There is currently no estimated time for reopening. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area if possible. 

The Source

  • Information provided by the Gwinnett County Schools Police Department and Gwinnett County Police Department. 

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