Georgia school resource officer placed on leave after altercation with students

A reported physical altercation involving two students at a Georgia school is under investigation.

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The incident was reported Thursday at the Monroe County Achievement Center, according to Monroe County Schools.

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has placed the school resource officer involved on administrative leave pending an investigation.

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Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Lt. Chad Beck at 478-994-7048 or submit an anonymous tip through the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office app.

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