All-clear issued at UGA after shooting hoax, police say

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A report of an “armed shooter” on the University of Georgia campus appears to be a hoax, according to campus police.

The school said the shooter was reported “in the area of the Main Library” at 8:51 p.m. Friday.

Emergency UGA Athens Police Alert: Report of an armed shooter at Main Library. Avoid this area. Information at https://t.co/xlRLzpoCnz.

— UGA (@universityofga) August 30, 2025

At 9:34 p.m., UGA police said “evidence suggests a hoax.”

Emergency UGA Athens Police Alert: Police are on scene at Library, evidence suggests a hoax. Continue to avoid area. Information at https://t.co/oxqrGMMrwF

— UGAAlert (@UGAAlert) August 30, 2025

“At approximately 8:45 pm the UGA Police Department Communications Center received a call of a shooter in the area of the UGA Library. Officers quickly responded and searched the area. A preliminary investigation suggests the event was a hoax, but officers remain in the vicinity to investigate and collect information,” police said.

An all-clear was issued at 10:39 p.m. Friday.

In a statement, the university said, “We strongly condemn hoax reports and swatting attempts. These false reports cause unnecessary fear and divert critical emergency resources. Making such a false report is not a harmless prank—it is a dangerous and unlawful act."

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The report comes the night before the Georgia football team opens the season against Marshall. Thousands of people are expected to attend the game. Many have come from out of town to attend.

Clark Atlanta University also received a report of an “active shooter” Friday night. Clark Atlanta police determined that call was also a hoax. A similar call was received at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton.

This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.