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Fulton County official addresses bomb threats

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10 months ago

November 5, 2024

www.youtube.com – FOX 5 Atlanta – 2024-11-05 11:46:57

SUMMARY: Election officials in Fulton County are securing court orders to extend polling hours after false bomb threats disrupted voting at two locations on election day. Despite the disturbances, all 177 polling sites opened on time, with nearly 30,000 ballots cast by 10 a.m., and officials expect total participation to reach 100,000 by evening. The hoaxes led to temporary evacuations but were deemed non-credible, with no students on campuses and an active police presence at all precincts to ensure voter safety. The Southern Poverty Law Center reassured the public about their safety while voting.

Several bomb threats were received Tuesday morning after the polls opened in Fulton County. 2 locations were temporarily evacuated. No credible threats were found.

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