Crime & Safety
All Clear After Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank Evacuation
A suspicious package was discovered on Tuesday, and the bank's second floor was evacuated.
Atlanta, GA — The Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta was evacuated on Tuesday after a suspicious package was discovered.
Atlanta police responded to assist federal authorities after a suspicious package was found on the bank's second floor. A K-9 belonging to the Federal Reserve gave a positive hit to authorities, prompting the evacuation.
Atlanta police SWAT units were also called to the scene.
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#DEVELOPING #MIDTOWN ATLANTA: 1000 PEACHTREE ST NE (Federal Reserve Bank) being evacuated for suspicious package pic.twitter.com/u1TV3EaZoW
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