Suspect in custody after bomb threat at government center
A suspect has been arrested following a bomb threat to a government building in downtown Columbus.
The bomb threat was reportedly made around 4 P.M. on Thursday, September 4, 2025, to the Columbus Consolidated Government building, located at 205 Tenth Street.
One eyewitness who had to be evacuated told CNAW2News.com, “we were told to grab our things and evacuate, including the construction crew.”
Muscogee County Sheriff Greg Countryman has confirmed his office has arrested the suspect in connection to the bomb threat. The suspect’s identity is unknown at this time.
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