9:50 p.m. Update
The Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office has an initial suspect in custody in conjunction with the anonymous threat at William James Middle School. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, but it appears that the suspect acted alone.
The school district is thankful for the swift support and continued support of local law enforcement, especially the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office. School Resource Officer Bubba Revell also assisted with the investigation.
While the school district has downgraded the alert at the school, and William James Middle will operate on a normal schedule for the remainder of the week, administrators will remain vigilant in its focus on school safety.
