'Powdery substance' found in letter at Cobb County courthouse not a threat, officials say
'Powdery substance' found in letter at Cobb County courthouse
Fire officials say an employee at the Cobb County courthouse complex opening a letter spotted a 'powdery substance' fall out of the envelop. Officials were able to determine the substance was not a threat. The incident did cause a disruption only some of the service as well as traffic.
MARIETTA, Ga. - The Cobb County courthouse has fully reopened and returned to normal operations after police investigated a "suspicious item" on Thursday afternoon.
A spokesperson for the Marietta Fire Department says emergency crews responded to the courthouse complex shortly after midday. Fire officials said an employee was opening a letter when a "powdery substance" was seen.
Streets around the buildings were shut down to allow for rescue crews to respond. Most courtrooms were still accessible, but the immediate area was cleared.
Some roads around the courthouse complex near the Marietta Square are closed. (Provided by Cobb County Courthouse)
Officials were able to test the substance quickly and found it to be benign. Since no hazards were found, the courthouse returned to normal operations.
The incident remains under investigation.