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Bomb threat cleared at Atlanta Greyhound station after threatening phone call, suspicious bag

Police say they found only personal items in the suspicious bag.

ATLANTA -- Police temporarily blocked off at least one street in Atlanta, Saturday, after a phoned-in bomb threat to the Atlanta Greyhound bus station.

Police responded to 232 Forsyth Street Saturday afternoon to reports of a threat. The Atlanta Police Department's SWAT team was also called to the scene to assist. At some point, authorities found a bag but later determined it contained personal items. 

During the investigation, the bus station was evacuated and Brotherton Street was blocked.  Police gave the all-clear just before 7:30 p.m.

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