Atlanta Bomb Threat: Pipe Bomb Fears Shuts Down I-75 In Both Directions In Cobb County

A bomb threat led to a full shutdown of I-75 in both directions in Cobb County, Georgia, on Friday afternoon, causing severe traffic disruptions during rush hour.Cobb County Police initially responded around 4:30 PM to a report of a suspicious item on I-75 Southbound between Delk Road and Windy Hill Road. As a precaution, both northbound and southbound lanes were closed indefinitely while police and Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services conducted an investigation.Local reports suggest that the suspicious item was an explosive device, though Cobb Police have not yet confirmed the nature of the device, stating only that the investigation remains ongoing.By 6:00 PM, authorities reopened I-75 in both directions, but traffic remained heavily backed up. GDOT traffic cameras earlier showed major congestion, particularly southbound, with vehicles at a standstill since shortly after 4 PM.This is breaking news.