Georgia, Election Day and Russia

Georgia, Michigan, Wisconsin report bomb threats originating in Russia on Election Day
And the FBI warned that faked video clips were circulating on the internet telling Americans to “vote remotely” because of a terrorist threat.
Bomb threats mar Election Day in swing states Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania
A mostly smooth Election Day nationwide was marred in multiple battleground states Tuesday by a series of bomb threats and baseless claims of wrongdoing by former President Donald Trump. The bomb threats in parts of Arizona,
Georgia sees record Election Day turnout as some voters deal with Russian bomb threat hoax
Turnout was expected to exceed 5.2 million voters, breaking the state’s previous record of 5 million voters in the 2020 election. “We understand how polarized America is, and
Election Day bomb threats disrupt voting in multiple states
The U.S. saw a rash of discredited bomb threats called in at polling places in multiple states on Election Day, in some cases spurring the need for extended voting hours. Faulty bomb threats
Georgia poll worker arrested for making bomb threat against election workers
A Georgia poll worker was arrested after allegedly mailing a bomb threat to the Jones County Elections Superintendent, targeting fellow election workers.
Law enforcement on alert for Election Day threats, new report says
The document, transmitted Monday by the NYPD Intelligence Bureau, encapsulates the full picture of Election Day threats, including the risk of physical violence and disinformation generated by foreign governments.
What to know about election threats heading into Election Day — and beyond
Lies and propaganda about presidential candidates' stances, voting system security and the integrity of American democracy are multiplying ahead of Election Day. Why it matters: Russia, China and Iran are peddling fake videos at a rate never seen before — and they're racking up likes and engagement on social media platforms.
Federal Alert: Russia's Active Threat to U.S. Election Integrity
Federal authorities have issued a stark warning about Russia's ongoing efforts to undermine the integrity of U.S. elections. Officials have identified a barrage of manufactured content, including counterfeit videos and articles,
What we know about the 'non-credible' threats that were reported in Georgia on Election Day
State and local officials on Tuesday morning addressed bomb threats that came into polling sites in Fulton County, Georgia. The threats were "non-credible," the officials said, and polling sites in Georgia's most populous county are secure on Election Day.
Law enforcement on high alert for Election Day threats
Election workers across the country are being bombarded with threats, and law enforcement agencies are dedicating “substantial resources” to ensure public safety during the election.
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Russia Blamed for Bomb Threat Hoaxes at Majority-Black Voting Sites in Georgia
In DeKalb County, a deep-blue area east of Atlanta, officials said they received bomb threats at seven voting locations ...
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Two Georgia Polling Locations Had to Be Temporarily Closed Over Bomb Threat
Police departments in Fulton County, Georgia said that several polling locations received bomb threats and two of them were ...
Georgia poll worker arrested for fake bomb threat at voting site
A Georgia poll worker is accused of faking a bomb threat in a letter written as if it came from a voter he had a disagreement ...
Georgia Poll Worker Arrested for Threatening To Bomb Election Officials
Georgia poll worker Nicholas Wimbish has been charged with mailing a bomb threat to election officials and making false statements to the FBI. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 25 years in ...
Georgia, Michigan, Wisconsin report bomb threats originating in Russia as Americans cast ballots
In Fulton County, Ga., officials said they received multiple bomb threats, including two incidents that forced officials to ...
Bomb threat halts voting at 5 Georgia polling sites as authorities suspect Russian link
The bomb threats, which reportedly may have originated from Russia, are among several that have disrupted polling in Georgia ...
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Georgia poll worker faces 25 years for fake bomb threat, promising 'beatdown' and 'rage rape'
Nicholas Wimbish's alma mater celebrated him for managing a voting precinct during primary elections this spring.
Multiple bomb threats reported at polling places in key Pennsylvania counties
A series of bomb threats were sent to polling places in key counties across Pennsylvania on Tuesday night, less than two hours before polls closed. The threats, which appear to have been hoaxes sent ...