Fulton County Courthouse Evacuated After Package Containing Non-Hazardous Substance Sparks Alarm

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On Friday afternoon, officials at the Fulton County courthouse in downtown Atlanta identified a white substance found in a package as starch or salt, confirming it was not hazardous. Four courthouse employees reported symptoms and were taken to the hospital as a precaution. The courthouse was briefly evacuated, and the all-clear was issued around 3:30 p.m., with the District Attorney's office expressing gratitude for the rapid response from local agencies.