2 students arrested for bringing gun to Cobb County high school, district says

Published: Sep. 4, 2026 at 11:11 AM EDT

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two students have been arrested after they allegedly brought a gun to school, according to the Cobb County School District.

The incident happened at Wheeler High School on Thursday, the district said. The students and their charges have not been identified.

“Keeping our schools and students safe remains our number one priority, and we ask students and parents to report any safety concerns to the District’s tip line,” the district said in a statement.

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In August, a student was also arrested after they brought a gun to Campbell Middle School, according to the school system.

Wheeler High School previously made headlines in July when it hosted a visit from President Donald Trump.

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