Hoax threats at several Gwinnett schools prompt lockdowns

The Brief

  • Several Gwinnett County schools were placed on soft lockdown after receiving threats that authorities later determined were hoaxes.
  • District officials emphasized that students and staff were never in danger, and normal classroom instruction continued with restricted building access.
  • Law enforcement believes the fake threats are linked to a broader wave of school hoaxes targeting districts across metro Atlanta and Georgia.

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. Several Gwinnett County schools received hoax threats on Thursday, prompting lockdowns, according to the school district.

What we know:

In a letter to parents, the Gwinnett County Public Schools administrators announced that several schools received threats, which triggered soft lockdowns.

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