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. …