Columbia County students accused in fight, knife incident

Published: Feb. 20, 2024 at 12:00 PM EST|Updated: Feb. 20, 2024 at 12:35 PM EST
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EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two students are facing criminal charges after a fight that hurt two teachers Tuesday morning at Evans High School.

Meanwhile, a student was caught with a knife at Grovetown Middle School.

Evans High School

According to a letter sent home to families, two Evans High School students were involved in a fight after first period in the hallway.

istration and Columbia County School District Police responded to help de-escalate the incident, according to the letter.

The report also says a student was hit with a cup that was thrown.

School officials say the two students involved will be held able according to the code of conduct.

Grovetown Middle School

Grovetown Middle School parents were notified Tuesday that a student was found with a knife on campus, although no direct threats were made.

“s were alerted to the possibility of a student with the item, and Columbia County School District Police were ed immediately,” parents were told. “Upon further investigation, the item was found in the student’s possession before it was confiscated and secured.”

No threats were made, but the student is being held able according to the code of conduct and the law for bringing a weapon, parents were told.