Russian-Linked Bomb Threats Disrupt Georgia Polling Hours
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Voting hours were extended at five polling places in Georgia's Fulton County after bomb threats disrupted operations, though the threats were deemed non-credible. Similar threats affected DeKalb County, where officials are seeking a court order to extend voting hours. The threats, featuring Cyrillic letters, were made over the internet, prompting a swift response from local authorities and the FBI. Georgia's Secretary of State suggested the threats diminished after the FBI's involvement.
- Voting hours extended at five polling places in Georgia’s Fulton County disrupted by bomb threats PBS NewsHour
- Russian email addresses linked to bomb threats in multiple states POLITICO
- Russia paints doomsday portrayal of US elections VOA Asia
- Non-credible bomb threats against Atlanta-area polling places were from Russia, secretary of state says CNN
- Georgia election live updates: Most polls have closed; election results coming in The Atlanta Journal Constitution
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