Centennial Park closes indefinitely after bomb blast
Centennial Park in downtown Atlanta, intended as a peaceful public venue for the Olympics, is closed indefinitely after a pipe bomb exploded early Saturday. An FBI-led hold tightens security, with 35,000 officers deployed and stricter checks causing delays while organizers defend keeping the park open.
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Security guard hailed as unknown hero at Olympic bombing
In Centennial Olympic Park a security guard working for AT T emerged as a hero after spotting a knapsack left unattended. He alerted police who summoned the bomb squad. The device exploded before action could be taken, prompting evacuations and investigations.
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Bomb explodes at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta
An early morning blast at Centennial Olympic Park during the 1996 Atlanta Games killed and injured crowds of spectators. The pipe bomb exploded at 1:25 a.m. after a 911 warning and a suspicious package was found near the light and sound tower.
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