No gas leak found at Sutton Middle School after evacuation

ATLANTA - Sutton Middle School was evacuated Friday morning due to a possible gas leak, according to Atlanta Public Schools officials.

What we know:

A district spokesperson confirmed the suspected leak was detected early in the day, leading to the safe evacuation of all students and staff. Following the district's safety protocols, everyone was moved to the Northside Drive campus, where they remained for the rest of the school day.

SKYFOX 5 flew over the school on Powers Ferry Road late Friday morning. The school appeared to be empty, with fire trucks from AFRD outside.

What they're saying:

Atlanta Gas Light released a statement following the investigation that reads:

"Safety is Atlanta Gas Light’s top value. Atlanta Gas Light personnel responded Friday to calls about a carbon monoxide detection at Sutton Middle School. Working with fire department and school officials, we confirmed there was no natural gas leak involved. Atlanta Gas Light’s skilled technicians remained onsite to support fire department personnel while they ventilated the building where the CO was detected."

What we don't know:

Officials have not yet identified the specific source or cause of the carbon monoxide detection that triggered the school's emergency response and evacuation. It is also unclear when the building will be deemed fully cleared for students and staff to return to the Powers Ferry Road campus.