HARLEM, Ga. (WFXG) - A Harlem Middle School student was found with a knife at school Wednesday.

According to school officials, administration and the school resource officer were informed that a student had the knife out in class and was showing it to other students. Officials discovered the knife in the student's possession and secured it. Officials say the student is charged with possessing a weapon on school grounds and will be held accountable according to the Code of Conduct.

School officials say the school day wasn't interrupted and continued on as normal.

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