Georgia, Election Day and Russia

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, 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.
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
Georgia 2024 election results come in, Raffensperger speaks on Election Day
ATLANTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Hours after the polls closed in Georgia, results are coming in for the 2024 presidential election. Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican nominee former President Donald Trump battled for Georgia’s crucial 16 electoral votes.
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
Georgia’s secretary of state alleged Tuesday that Russia was behind dozens of hoax bomb threats that were called into voting ...
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Georgia election results live updates: Bomb threats lead to extended voting hours at some polls
In Georgia, polling locations opened at 7 a.m., and the more than three million Georgians who haven’t voted have until 7 p.m.
Poll worker in Middle Georgia arrested after sending bomb threat
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia announced that a Jones County poll worker was arrested after ...
Georgia poll worker arrested, accused of sending bomb threat to polling place to frame voter
A poll worker in Georgia is suspected of writing a bomb threat in an attempt to frame ... Wimbish's attorney but has ...
Georgia poll worker threatened to bomb election workers, US prosecutors say
Nov 4 (Reuters) - A Georgia poll worker was arrested on Monday on U.S. charges that he sent a letter threatening to bomb ...
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Fake bomb threats, videos and FBI press releases seek to disrupt Election Day
The FBI is warning against false election information, including press releases and videos using its insignia, that seek to ...
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 ...
Fulton County Police Chief says they received 32 bomb threats to polling stations
Out of 177 polling places in Georgia’s Fulton County, 32 faced bomb threats on Election Day. Police Chief W. Wade Yates ...