Voting was briefly interrupted at two polling stations in Georgia on Election Day due to multiple non-credible bomb threats, as reported by Fulton County officials. The threats, five in total, led to temporary evacuations at two polling locations: CH Gullatt Elementary and Etris Community Center, both situated in Union City, a suburb southwest of Atlanta.
According to Nadine Williams, the county’s registration and elections director, the evacuations lasted for about 30 minutes. Williams shared this update at a news conference, citing that the quick response ensured minimal disruption to the voting process. After verifying the safety of the premises, the polling locations reopened and continued normal operations. Authorities maintained a strong security presence at both sites to reassure voters and election staff.
Despite the short delay, Williams emphasized that the threats did not impact the overall voting process. “Thankfully, these locations are now operational again and all polling sites are secure with an active security presence,” she said.
To ensure all voters have adequate time to cast their ballots following the interruptions, Fulton County officials are now seeking a court order to extend voting hours at these locations. Williams confirmed that the county aims to keep both CH Gullatt Elementary and Etris Community Center open slightly later into the evening, providing affected voters with additional time to participate.
This incident adds to a broader context of heightened security at polling locations in the area, where local authorities remain vigilant to any potential threats that might disrupt the electoral process. County officials have not disclosed specific details regarding the nature of the threats, but they have reassured the public that safety measures are firmly in place to safeguard voting activities.
