DeKalb County Courthouse reopens after suspicious package scare
The DeKalb County Courthouse was evacuated due to a suspicious package found inside the Decatur building on Feb. 6, 2025.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Operations at the DeKalb County Courthouse in Decatur are expected to return to normal on Friday.
This comes after a suspicious package forced the building to go on lockdown for several hours on Thursday morning.
The DeKalb County Courthouse was evacuated due to a suspicious package found inside the Decatur building on Feb. 6, 2025. (FOX 5)
What we know:
The courthouse was evacuated by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and the DeKalb County Marshals after the package was discovered. Decatur Fire investigated the package, which was found in the DeKalb County Superior Court Clerk’s Office. According to DeKalb County, the envelope contained non-hazardous materials and posed no threat.
According to the DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court, a green, gel-like substance was found in an envelope sent by a prison inmate.
The DeKalb County Courthouse was evacuated due to a suspicious package found inside the Decatur building on Feb. 6, 2025. (FOX 5)
What we don't know:
Investigators are trying to determine who sent the letter. The sender may face criminal charges.
The DeKalb County Courthouse was evacuated due to a suspicious package found inside the Decatur building on Feb. 6, 2025. (FOX 5)
What's next:
The courthouse returned to normal operations on Thursday afternoon and is expected to reopen on Friday without further incident.
The Source: The details in this article come from a release from the DeKalb County government.