Crime & Safety
Suspicious Package Prompts Evacuation At DeKalb Courthouse
The suspicious package, containing non-hazardous materials, was located at the DeKalb County Superior Court Clerk's Office.
DECATUR, GA — A suspicious envelope containing non-hazardous materials triggered an evacuation at the DeKalb County Courthouse early Thursday afternoon, DeKalb County authorities said.
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office said the downtown Decatur courthouse was shut down for several hours while authorities investigated the package at the county clerk's office.
It was determined the materials did not pose a threat, and the courthouse has since been reopened, authorities said. The origin of the envelope was unknown.
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DeKalb County Superior Court Clerk Debra DeBerry first alerted the public of the evacuation around noon.
🚨🚨CLERK ALERT: THE DEKALB COUNTY COURTHOUSE IS CURRENTLY BEING EVACUATED. ❌❌ We will post more information as it becomes available to the public. pic.twitter.com/tTaiOyMjBS
— DeKalb County Clerk (@DKSuperiorClerk) February 6, 2025
It is unknown if anyone was charged in the matter.
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