Name:	MrHodja -	Reply
Subject:	Atlanta Airport Security
Date:	3/19/2016 3:38:21 PM

My wife flew out of Atlanta today and she said security was like it has never been before.  Guys walking around dressed for battle and carrying ARs, service dogs and handlers everywhere, and checking through security much longer than usual.  Anyone know why?

Name:	Talullahhound -	Reply
Subject:	Atlanta Airport Security
Date:	3/19/2016 7:56:46 PM

Just watching the local news and nothing was said.  Maybe they got something thru intelligence. 

Name:	MrHodja -	Reply
Subject:	Atlanta Airport Security
Date:	3/19/2016 8:37:15 PM

Another thought is that, being Saturday, it was a dry run to work out the kinks in case it is really needed.  Wife said that they announced "expedited screening" and told folks to NOT take things like laptops out of the bags.  Also, my wife is usually TSA pre-screen, but not today.  So maybe they were making sure all of the pieces are in place, should there really be an elevated threat level.

Name:	Talullahhound -	Reply
Subject:	Atlanta Airport Security
Date:	3/19/2016 8:43:30 PM

that certainly sound plausible.