University of Georgia gives alert for active shooter on Athens campus

The University of Georgia issued an emergency alert after an active shooter was reported on campus. The alert said to avoid the area of the Main Library. “This is an Emergency UGA Police Alert Message for the Athens Campus,” the alert read. “There has been a report of an armed shooter in the area of […]

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The University of Georgia issued an emergency alert after an active shooter was reported on campus. The alert said to avoid the area of the Main Library.

“This is an Emergency UGA Police Alert Message for the Athens Campus,” the alert read. “There has been a report of an armed shooter in the area of Main Library. Please avoid this area. First responders are on the scene. More information will be posted at emergency.uga.edu as it becomes available. Please do not call emergency numbers for information.”

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