DeKalb County courthouse evacuated after reports of 'possible explosive device', no device found
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Police are investigating after a DeKalb County courthouse has been evacuated after a possible explosive device was reported on the property Thursday.
Officials confirmed the building located on the 500 block of North McDonough Street in Decatur was evacuated "after learning of the possible presence of an explosive device on the premises." Nearby businesses and the Decatur MARTA station were also swept out of "an abundance of caution."
Shortly after 4 p.m., the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office said that an hours-long security sweep concluded with "no device being found."
"We are pleased with the outcome of this incident and grateful for the cooperation of our
colleagues and the public in maintaining a safe environment as we responded to the threat," said in a statement sent to FOX 5.
The Decatur and DeKalb County Police Departments responded to the scene to assist the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office in the security sweep. Law enforcement personnel from the Marshal’s Office, MARTA Police, and Homeland Security also assisted in the investigation.
During the evacuation, everyone located inside the courthouse was taken outside the building.
No injuries were reported.
No word on what led authorities to learn of the possible threat.
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