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Workers discover possible explosive devices while clearing backyard
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Mary Watson Gleason , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 19, 2026
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Key points The Bibb County Sheriff's Office and a bomb squad from Robins Air Force Base responded to investigate the situation. These items were found on a property located on Metro Way.
A crew clearing a backyard stumbled upon suspicious items that appeared to be explosive in nature. These items were found on a property located on Metro Way. Authorities were promptly notified and a team of experts was dispatched to the scene.
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office and a bomb squad from Robins Air Force Base responded to investigate the situation. After conducting an examination, which included x-raying the suspected items, they were found to be inert training devices.
The devices were removed and taken to the base for further handling, according to the unit that confirmed their inert status. For more information on this incident, further details are available.
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Published: August 19, 2026 ·
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