Bomb threat forces evacuations near Ga. State Capitol

11:03 AM, Jun 11, 2013


Michael King
Beth Sawicki

ATLANTA -- Two bomb threats near the Georgia State Capitol forced the evacuation of buildings housing the state Attorney General's office and the state Supreme Court.
Employees were allowed to return to the buildings shortly before 11 a.m.
Georgia Department of Public Safety spokeswoman Tracey Watson said bomb-sniffing dogs searched both buildings and did not find any explosives.
The state judicial building, home of the Supreme Court and Attorney General's office, are located across the street from the State Capitol building.
Mitchell Street and Trinity Avenue are closed at the scene as crews investigate the threat. 11Alive News reporter Jaye Watson said nearby Washington Street is still open.
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