Fulton County Courthouse Lockdown After Suspicious Package Illnesses Four

On Friday, the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta was briefly under lockdown due to a suspicious package containing an unknown powdery substance addressed to the District Attorney’s Office. Initial reports indicated that four employees experienced symptoms after contact with the package, prompting a hazmat response from the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department and Homeland Security. Fortunately, tests confirmed the substance was non-hazardous, identified as starch or salt. The courthouse has since returned to normal operations, although investigations into the package's sender are ongoing. Officials reassured that all affected employees were conscious and alert during the incident. This situation highlights ongoing concerns regarding safety and security in public buildings.