‘Hit list’ mentioning Cobb County high school students lands author in jail

COBB COUNTY, Ga. – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation helped Cobb County police arrest a suspect accused of posting a “hit list” on social media that listed specific students from Walton and Pope high schools.

Cobb County police said they received several tips about the list.

It is not clear whether the suspect, who has not been named, was also a student.

Since the Mass shooting at Apalachee High SchoolCobb County Schools said they have received more than 75 false threats that have been investigated and found to be unbelievable.

“They cause anxiety among students and parents and cost a lot of time for staff and police,” a district spokesperson explains.

Students, parents and teachers with concerns can use the District tip line.