Bomb Threats Disrupt Voting at Georgia Polling Sites
Voting at two polling locations in Georgia was briefly disrupted on Tuesday morning due to non-credible bomb threats, local officials reported. The threats prompted evacuations at two Fulton County sites, but authorities have confirmed that the polling stations are now secure and operational.
According to Nadine Williams, the county’s registration and elections director, five non-credible bomb threats were received, leading to temporary evacuations at C.H. Gullatt Elementary and Etris Community Center, both located in Union City, southwest of Atlanta. “These locations are now operational again, and all polling sites are secure with an active security presence,” Williams said during a news conference.
In response to the disruption, Fulton County officials plan to seek a court order to extend voting hours at the affected locations. “We will be seeking a court order to keep the two locations open slightly later tonight,” Williams added.
The bomb threats were reported around 8:15 a.m. by the Fulton County School Police Department, which received information that some schools in the district would be targeted. However, no elementary schools were affected, and no students were present due to the election. Law enforcement conducted precautionary sweeps at several locations to ensure safety.
Margaret Huang, president and CEO of the Southern Poverty Law Center, commended the swift response of local authorities. “We don’t want to allow this to disrupt our votes,” she said, emphasizing the importance of maintaining election integrity despite the threats. Netflix Europe Offices Raided in Ongoing Tax Fraud Probe
