A student at Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School in Butts County died over the weekend, school officials confirmed Monday.

What we know: Superintendent Brent Lowe announced the death but did not share the student’s name, age, or what happened. Officials said they are keeping those details private out of respect for the family.

Support available: Counselors and support staff will be at schools across the Butts County School System for any students or staff who need help.

What’s still unknown: The cause of death and the student’s identity have not been released and may not be made public.

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B.T. Clark is the Publisher of The Georgia Sun and author of Principles Are Like Pants… You Ought to Have Some. Over two decades in journalism, he has served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc., earning multiple awards along the way. His work has appeared in newspapers across the state, including The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal.

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