ATLANTA — Crews have reopened the area around the Fulton County Courthouse after a suspicious package scare.
Around 9 a.m., authorities found something suspicious inside the courthouse. It later was determined to be old food in some boxes.
Traffic on the streets surrounding the building, Pryor Street, Mitchell Street and Peachtree Street were closed by authorities.
Downtown streets closed for blocks. @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/XeC0VkDVSJ
— Dave Huddleston (@DaveHWSB) February 26, 2020
Around 10:45 a.m., authorities reopened the area. Investigators are still trying to figure out how the boxes were left inside the building.
APD ALERT: Atlanta Police officers are on the scene of a suspicious package inside of the Fulton County Courthouse. Traffic on the streets surrounding the building - Pryor St, Mitchell St, & Peachtree St are impacted. Please be mindful & avoid the area at this time. #ATLTraffic
— Atlanta Police Department (@Atlanta_Police) February 26, 2020
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