North Atlanta High School lockdown lifted after email threat

North Atlanta HS lockdown lifted

The lockdown at North Atlanta High School in Buckhead has been lifted by authorities, after a scare Tuesday afternoon. There has been no word of any arrests.

ATLANTA - A high school in Buckhead was placed under lockdown on Tuesday while officials investigated a threat.

What we know:

Officials with Atlanta Public Schools said the threat was made to North Atlanta High School through email late Tuesday morning.

The school was placed on an "exterior lockdown" while police searched the campus.

Officials said all students and staff were safe.

North Atlanta High School

What we don't know:

 Officials have not shared any specific details about the threat or any potential suspects. 

What they're saying:

"APS takes situations such as this extremely seriously as the safety and security of our students, employees, and campuses is our top priority," a spokesperson for the school system told FOX 5.

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