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January 11, 2013

Body discovered at Lowndes High; parents being allowed on campus

VALDOSTA — A body was discovered this morning at Lowndes High School, said Lowndes County Sheriff Chris Prine. Authorities are reportedly working the case as a homicide. Deputies and investigators are on scene at the school.



Parents are slowly being allowed onto campus to check out students, according to reports from the scene.



The Lowndes County school board reports no schools are locked down, according to a recorded phone message at the school board office. Classes are in session and students will be dismissed at their regular times this afternoon.

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