DECATUR COUNTY, Ga. (WCTV) - In Decatur County, walking into school for the first day of classes looked a little different this year.

Decatur County Schools announced they will use open-gate security systems as a preventative step to keep campuses weapon-free.

The devices are walk-through weapons detection systems designed to increase school safety while allowing easy entry for students.

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The sensors can find weapons and prohibited items without making students stop and empty their pockets or remove backpacks.

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