The individual was detained for questioning by the FBI.

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The gate was checked by port police and the aircraft was de-boarded. The passengers were re-screened before being allowed back on the plane.

The plane took off at approximately 12:39 p.m., about an hour later than originally scheduled. The flight was on its way to San Antonio.

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Jo'wan Bellamy taught in the GNETS program for 17 years and recently transferred to Atlanta’s new behavioral program at Crawford Long Middle School. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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