In a response to online threats made late Thursday, the Franklin County Schools in Georgia decided to close all schools on Friday. The district's decision came after a tragic event earlier in the week, when a shooting at Apalachee High School resulted in the deaths of four people, according to WSPA.

The threats, non-specific as they have been reported, prompted the school district to halt its operations to prioritize safety. The district said in a statement obtained by Fox 5, "Out of an abundance of caution, all FCSS schools will be closed on Friday, September 6 for all staff and students." The schools will remain closed as local law enforcement and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation spearhead the probe into the threats.

Ensuring student and staff safety has been a top concern for the district, according to Melanie Burton-Brown, Franklin County Schools Superintendent. As reported by Fox 5, Burton-Brown mentioned that each school in the district has a school resource officer and is equipped with the Centegix Crisis Alert System. Apart from the presence of resource officers, the schools have also implemented the use of weapons detectors upon entry.

Officials have not disclosed details about the threats, but the school district has stated that the situation is under active investigation with the help of the GBI.