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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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens (right) tours the Vine City neighborhood with his senior advisor Courtney English (left). (Matt Reynolds/AJC 2024)

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