Bomb threat shuts down GC student union

Published 12:48 pm Wednesday, December 8, 2021

A phoned in bomb threat caused Georgia College to temporarily shut down its Maxwell Student Union Wednesday morning, university officials say.

In an announcement on the GC Frontpage website, President Cathy Cox said that the university’s public safety department received a phone call at approximately 8 a.m. with “an alleged bomb threat” for the student union. 

“In an abundance of caution, the building was evacuated,” Cox said. “Public Safety along with GBI and law enforcement partners responded to the call. A canine unit conducted a sweep and a determination was made that no explosive devices were present.”

The announcement goes on to say that the building has since reopened and resumed normal operations. GC Public Safety will maintain a presence around the MSU throughout the day as an investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact GC Public Safety at 478-445-4400.