Russian-Origin Bomb Threats Disrupt Voting at Two Georgia Polls

By CNN — Voting was briefly disrupted at two polling places in Georgia on Election Day after bomb threats were made, which state officials say came from Russia. The threats, which were later deemed not credible, forced a temporary closure of polling stations at the Etris Community Center and Gullatt Elementary in Union City, near Atlanta.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger confirmed that the threats were traced back to Russia but assured the public that there was no danger. “We don’t think they’re real threats, but we always take these things seriously,” Raffensperger said. “They’re trying to cause chaos and division.”

The disruption affected voting in Union City, a predominantly Black community. Fulton County elections officials have asked to extend voting hours to make up for lost time.

Raffensperger said the goal of the threats was likely to cause confusion and interfere with a smooth election process.