GRIFFIN, Ga. — The Level 2 Lockdown at Griffin High School was lifted shortly after 2 p.m.
The Griffin-Spalding County School System informed parents on Monday morning that a lockdown was in place and law enforcement was working to determine if the threat was credible.
Police said on Monday afternoon that the call was determined to be a hoax, calling it “consistent with a ‘swatting’-style incident.”
In a letter to parents, the district said the lockdown started after police received a threatening phone call form someone not in the area.
Police have finished their investigation and confirmed there are no threats to Griffin High School.
School officials said students will leave on time at 3:15 p.m., per the usual schedule.
GRCCA students will be taken home in the normal way at the usual time as well, officials said.
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