MACON, Ga. — At least three colleges in Georgia reported calls about threats on campus Friday, reflecting a nationwide trend from the past week.

The University of Georgia reported a possible shooter on campus at 8:51 p.m. on Friday, according to a notification from the school's emergency messaging system .

Around 45 minutes later , the university said police were on the scene and had searched the area, and that "evidence suggests a hoax," regarding the reported shooter.

As of 10:39 p.m. on Friday, the all-clear was given on UGA's campus.

Another threat was reported at the University of West Georgia at 9:54 p.m. on Friday, according to text messages sent from the university's emergency notification system.

The text said a man with a gun was reportedly seen near the campus' Ingram

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