All Clear Given at Fulton County Courthouse Following Bomb Threat

The Fulton County Courthouse was placed on lockdown for a short time following a bomb threat that was called in against the facility, but authorities have found no threats on the premises.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports the threat set off a whirlwind of activity, with police dogs and Atlanta Fire Rescue personnel dispatched to the scene. Those inside the courthouse were ordered to shelter in place, and streets around the courthouse were blocked.

Authorities did not locate any suspicious devices, and the all clear was given around 10 a.m. Thursday.