Fulton County courthouse cleared after ‘suspicious package’ scare

Authorities at scene of suspicious package Downtown Atlanta area shut down due to suspicious package (WSB-TV)

By WSBTV.com News Staff

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.

Around 10:45 a.m., authorities reopened the area. Investigators are still trying to figure out how the boxes were left inside the building.