Athens Area First-Grader Arrested for Striking Teacher

In an unusual instance, a first-grader at an Athens school got more punishment than going to the principal's office Tuesday.

According to authorities, the student at Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School was arrested on charges he attacked his teacher.

Athens-Clarke County police report the 8-year-old boy hit his teacher a number of times in front of his classmates. Police claim the boy then went outside the classroom and "wildly" waved a large stick.

The boy was finally restrained by a principal and two teachers until police came on the scene.

The boy, whose name has not been released, has been charged with battery, disruption of school functions and disorderly conduct. He was released to the custody of his mother.