ATLANTA - A heavy police presence was reported Tuesday morning at the Georgia State Capitol due to a bomb threat.

What we know:

Officers from the Atlanta Police Department and the Georgia Capitol Police Department responded just after 2 a.m. and remained on scene until about 5 a.m., according to a FOX 5 crew.

The officers were blocking off parts of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive around the east side of the Capitol.

What we don't know:

The cause of the response is unknown. FOX 5 has reached out to police for more information.

This story is developing. Check back for details. If you have additional information, pictures, or video, email newstipsatlanta@fox.com .

The Source: Information in this article came from a FOX 5 crew on scene. Atlanta News Crime and Public Safety

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