Officials Clear Suspicious Package Found At Ga. State Capitol

Nick Nesmith / WABE

Early Monday morning, streets around the Georgia State Capitol were blocked off after a suspicious package was reported by the Jimmy Carter statue near the northwest corner of the building.

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About five hours after the discovery, Atlanta officials say the area is clear of hazardous material, according to the DPS Public Information Office. DPS said there was no direct threat made with the package. 

There were no injuries reported.

The package is under investigation.