Atlanta reported disc saucer observation — July 1953

File 2622 July 7, 1953 Atlanta, Georgia 2 photos "Shaved Monkey Hoax" TEXT EXTRACTED FROM THE DOCUMENT: ATLANTA, GEORGIA July 7, 1953 REPORT ON UNUSUAL PHENOMENA On the date above, at approximately 2622 hours, a local resident reported the observation of an unusual phenomenon in the skies over the city of Atlanta, Georgia. John Smith, claimed to have observed a bright, disc-shaped object maneuvering silently at a high rate of speed over the downtown area. Smith provided the following description of the object: - Circular in shape, estimated to be approximately 50 feet in diameter - Emitting a bright, glowing light that illuminated the surrounding area - Moving at a high rate of speed, estimated to be several hundred miles per hour - Performing rapid, erratic maneuvers, including sharp turns and abrupt changes in altitude - No sound or exhaust observed from the object The witness reported the incident to the local authorities, who in turn forwarded the information to the nearest Air Force base for further investigation.