Armed Shooter Reported Near University of Georgia Main Library Prompting Campus Alert

An armed shooter was reported on the University of Georgia campus on Friday night, prompting officials to alert students and staff via text and social media at approximately 8:50 p.m. The alert indicated an "armed shooter in the area of the main library," located along South Jackson Street, and advised those on campus to avoid the area. The library, which was set to close at 9 p.m., will remain closed on Saturday due to a home football game.