MACON, Ga. — Rutland Middle School was evacuated Wednesday morning due to smoke reported in a room.
Stephanie Hartley with the school says it was reported just before 9 a.m.
Students and staff at both the middle school and the Rutland High School building, which is connected, left the building and stood outside in the rain.
When the Macon Bibb Fire Department arrived, they gave clearance for everyone to return to their buildings.
Students at the middle school were sent into the cafeteria, and those at the high school to the auditorium and gym.
No injuries have been reported and the fire department is still investigating the case of the smoke.
