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Photos: Increased security at Atlanta airport

NOVEMBER 16, 2015 ATLANTA A visibly increased police presence is apparent, as Mayor Kasim Reed, airport manager Miguel Southwell, Atlanta Police Chief George Turner, the FBI and other officials hold a press conference regarding security at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport Monday, November 16, 2015. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

NOVEMBER 16, 2015 ATLANTA A visibly increased police presence is apparent, as Mayor Kasim Reed, airport manager Miguel Southwell, Atlanta Police Chief George Turner, the FBI and other officials hold a press conference regarding security at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport Monday, November 16, 2015. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

NOVEMBER 16, 2015 ATLANTA A visibly increased police presence is apparent, as Mayor Kasim Reed, airport manager Miguel Southwell, Atlanta Police Chief George Turner, the FBI and other officials hold a press conference regarding security at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport Monday, November 16, 2015. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

NOVEMBER 16, 2015 ATLANTA A visibly increased police presence is apparent, as Mayor Kasim Reed, airport manager Miguel Southwell, Atlanta Police Chief George Turner, the FBI and other officials hold a press conference regarding security at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport Monday, November 16, 2015. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

NOVEMBER 16, 2015 ATLANTA A visibly increased police presence is apparent, as Mayor Kasim Reed, airport manager Miguel Southwell, Atlanta Police Chief George Turner, the FBI and other officials hold a press conference regarding security at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport Monday, November 16, 2015. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

NOVEMBER 16, 2015 ATLANTA A visibly increased police presence is apparent, as Mayor Kasim Reed, airport manager Miguel Southwell, Atlanta Police Chief George Turner, the FBI and other officials hold a press conference regarding security at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport Monday, November 16, 2015. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

NOVEMBER 16, 2015 ATLANTA Miguel Southwell (left) talks with Mayor Reed following the press conference. A visibly increased police presence is apparent, as Mayor Kasim Reed, airport manager Miguel Southwell, Atlanta Police Chief George Turner, the FBI and other officials hold a press conference regarding security at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport Monday, November 16, 2015. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

NOVEMBER 16, 2015 ATLANTA Passengers proceed through the main security checkpoint Monday. A visibly increased police presence is apparent, as Mayor Kasim Reed, airport manager Miguel Southwell, Atlanta Police Chief George Turner, the FBI and other officials hold a press conference regarding security at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport Monday, November 16, 2015. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

NOVEMBER 16, 2015 ATLANTA A visibly increased police presence is apparent, as Mayor Kasim Reed, airport manager Miguel Southwell, Atlanta Police Chief George Turner, the FBI and other officials hold a press conference regarding security at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport Monday, November 16, 2015. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

NOVEMBER 16, 2015 ATLANTA Passengers proceed through the main security checkpoint Monday. A visibly increased police presence is apparent, as Mayor Kasim Reed, airport manager Miguel Southwell, Atlanta Police Chief George Turner, the FBI and other officials hold a press conference regarding security at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport Monday, November 16, 2015. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

NOVEMBER 16, 2015 ATLANTA APD Chief George Turner gives remarks during the press conference. A visibly increased police presence is apparent, as Mayor Kasim Reed, airport manager Miguel Southwell, Atlanta Police Chief George Turner, the FBI and other officials hold a press conference regarding security at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport Monday, November 16, 2015. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

NOVEMBER 16, 2015 ATLANTA Mayor Kasim Reed gives remarks during the press conference. A visibly increased police presence is apparent, as Mayor Kasim Reed, airport manager Miguel Southwell, Atlanta Police Chief George Turner, the FBI and other officials hold a press conference regarding security at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport Monday, November 16, 2015. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

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NOVEMBER 16, 2015 ATLANTA A visibly increased police presence is apparent, as Mayor Kasim Reed, airport manager Miguel Southwell, Atlanta Police Chief George Turner, the FBI and other officials hold a press conference regarding security at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport Monday, November 16, 2015. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

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