Metal Detectors Coming to Houston County Schools | Macon News

Macon Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

Houston County Schools is rolling out metal detectors in all middle and high schools within weeks, a direct response to a recent shooting at Warner Robins High that left one student injured. Parents like Ashley ODonnell welcome the move as a long-overdue step toward safety, praising the district for listening to community concerns. Detectors will also cover stadiums and gyms, paired with new security guards at each school. While grateful for law enforcement’s swift action, families stress the need for prevention—not just reaction—and see this as the first step toward broader safety reforms…