Crime & Safety
FBI Investigating Bank of America Tower Bomb Threat
The threat was received Monday morning, but Atlanta's tallest tower was not evacuated.

ATLANTA, GA — Law enforcement is investigating a bomb threat at the Bank of America Plaza skyscraper on Peachtree Street.
"A non-specific threat letter was received," FBI Special Agent Stephen Emmett said. "Out of an abundance of caution, the FBI and Atlanta P.D. met with building management and Bank of America security to discuss an appropriate and measured security posture while the matter is further investigated."
The 55-story tower is the tallest building in Atlanta.
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The building was not evacuated during the course of Monday's investigation.
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