Multiple state capitols evacuated due to bomb threats, including Georgia's capitol building
The Georgia State Capitol is seen on January 06, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
ATLANTA - The opening of the Georgia State Capitol was delayed on Wednesday morning due to a bomb threat, according to Secretary of State Chief Operating Officer Gabriel Sterling.
Sterling posted about the threat at 8:32 a.m. In his posts, he advised people to avoid the area for now.
At 8:55 a.m., Sterling posted that the all clear had been given following the bomb threat.
Later in the morning, Sterling posted again about the bomb threat saying there have been multiple bomb threats around the nation, including Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan and Montana.
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FOX 5 Atlanta has reached out in an effort to obtain more information about the threat.