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I-75 Shut Down in Cobb County as Police Probe Suspicious Item

A robot is being used to handle the item under an ongoing closure.

Overview

  • Police closed both directions of I-75 between Delk Road and Windy Hill Road during Friday rush hour.
  • Georgia DOT cameras showed heavy backups and no access to I-75 from I-285 in either direction.
  • Investigators have not identified the item or given a timetable for reopening.
  • A robotic device was deployed to remove the object from the roadway.
  • Some reports referenced a possible pipe bomb, which authorities have not confirmed.