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Cassidy Alexander

Accidental lockdowns in multiple Cobb County schools caused by ‘human error’

ATLANTA — Several Cobb County schools were locked down Monday because of “human error,” a district spokeswoman confirmed.

The spokeswoman did not say which schools were affected, but parents from multiple schools said on social media they received similar messages about accidental lockdowns.

“Earlier today, and through human error, one of our staff members accidentally triggered a Code Red at multiple campuses,” the district said in an emailed statement to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “At no time was there any threat, nor were any of our students or staff in danger.”

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