{"id":2364626,"date":"2024-11-05T20:44:01","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T01:44:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-multiple-polling-places-evacuated-in-battleground-georgia\/"},"modified":"2024-11-05T20:45:54","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T01:45:54","slug":"breaking-multiple-polling-places-evacuated-in-battleground-georgia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-multiple-polling-places-evacuated-in-battleground-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking: Multiple Polling Places Evacuated in Battleground Georgia"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbreaking-multiple-polling-places-evacuated-in-battleground-georgia%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2364626&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>In Georgia,\u200d tension escalated as\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/in-nevada-a-corrupt-cash-for-votes-scheme-is-hiding-in-plain-sight\/\" title=\"In Nevada, A Corrupt Cash-For-Votes Scheme Is Hiding In Plain Sight\">polling places<\/a> received bomb threats<\/a> on a crucial election day, leading to temporary closures for safety concerns. The \u200cDeKalb County Police promptly responded to several\u2064 threats \u2062and conducted bomb sweeps at various locations. \u200dDeKalb County officials ensured that all\u2063 measures were being taken to allow voters the opportunity \u200bto cast their ballots despite \u2064these disturbances, with the police and election officials working together to resolve the\u2063 situation swiftly.<\/p>\n<p>Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger indicated that the bomb threats might have originated from Russian sources, although this claim has met with skepticism. The FBI reported \u200dthat it \u2064was aware of \u200csimilar threats \u2063across multiple states, including Arizona, which also experienced polling disruptions. So\u2063 far, none of these\u200c threats have\u200d been deemed credible,\u2062 but they have \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/secretive-committee-on-risky-virus-research-should-be-more-open-chair-says\/\" title=\"Secretive Committee On Risky Virus Research Should Be More Open, Chair Says\">raised public concern<\/a> about election integrity and the potential for external interference \u200baimed at disrupting the electoral process.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Tensions in the battleground state of Georgia grew Tuesday as multiple polling places in the state were hit by bomb threats, forcing them to temporarily close.<\/p>\n<p>The DeKalb County Police Department <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DeKalbCountyPD\/status\/1853944571392135623\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posted on X<\/a> shortly after 6:30 p.m. that it was responding to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stunning-photos-captured-of-iron-dome-protecting-israel-from-palestinian-terrorist-attacks\/\" title=\"Stunning Photos Captured Of Iron Dome Protecting Israel From Palestinian Terrorist Attacks\">multiple threats<\/a> and would sweep for bombs in seven locations.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Every asset that we have will be deployed to ensure that every citizen who wants to vote will be given that opportunity and every vote cast will be counted,&rdquo; DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond said in a release.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Rest assured that we are working quickly to ensure every voter will have an opportunity to cast their ballot despite these bomb threats,&rdquo; &nbsp;DeKalb Voter Registration &amp; Elections Executive Director Keisha Smith said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Crazy how plumbing issues and bomb threats only occur in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/review-2000-mules\/\" title=\"REVIEW: \u20182000 Mules\u2019\">crucial swing states<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BLAIRE WHITE (@MsBlaireWhite) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MsBlaireWhite\/status\/1853948914455425431?\">November 5, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Out of an abundance of caution, we are suspending voting at these polling locations until we have clearance from DeKalb Police to reopen the facilities,&rdquo; she said.<\/p>\n<p>Police said when the sweep is finished, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/software-malfunction-wreaks-havoc-voting-pennsylvania-county-court-extends-hours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">polling places<\/a> can return to normal operations.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Is Trump going to win the election? Become a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Western Journal Member<\/a> to gain access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-many-paths-victory-states-watch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our rundown of Trump&rsquo;s paths to victory<\/a>.)&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Several polling places in Georgia&rsquo;s Fulton County were also targeted, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2024\/11\/05\/us\/georgia-non-credible-bomb-threat-russia\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CNN<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said Russia was behind the threats.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">&#128680;BREAKING: TWO GA POLLING STATIONS WERE JUST EVACUATED FOR 30 MINUTES AFTER BOMB THREATS!<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve heard some threats that were of Russian origin,&rdquo; the GA SOS said.<\/p>\n<p>EVERYONE needs to GET OUT AND VOTE FOR TRUMP and STAY IN LINE! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/n3sOqBVg8v\">pic.twitter.com\/n3sOqBVg8v<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bo Loudon (@BoLoudon) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BoLoudon\/status\/1853858863784575395?\">November 5, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve heard some threats that were of Russian origin. I don&rsquo;t know how to describe that that&rsquo;s viable &ndash; we don&rsquo;t think they are, but in the interest of public safety, we always check that out, and we&rsquo;ll just continue to be very responsible when we hear about stuff like that,&rdquo; Raffensperger said. &ldquo;We identified the source, and it was from Russia.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;They&rsquo;re up to mischief, it seems, and they don&rsquo;t want us to have a smooth, fair and accurate election,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;Anything that can get us to fight amongst ourselves &ndash; they can count that as a victory.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Threats also closed polling places in other states, including Arizona, according to <a href=\"http:\/\/68B32F7E-CA72-4B8A-BA31-88C6533AF33F\/%E2%80%9CThe%20FBI%20is%20aware%20of%20bomb%20threats%20to%20polling%20locations%20in%20several%20states,%20many%20of%20which%20appear%20to%20originate%20from%20Russian%20%20domains,%E2%80%9D%20the%20agency%20said%20in%20a%20statement.%20%E2%80%9CNone%20of%20the%20threats%20have%20been%20determined%20to%20be%20credible%20thus%20far.%E2%80%9D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Washington Post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The FBI is aware of bomb threats to polling locations in several states, many of which appear to originate from Russian  domains,&rdquo; the FBI said in a statement. &ldquo;None of the threats have been determined to be credible thus far.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Not everyone was ready to blame <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/second-russia-collusion-narrative-falls-apart-true-russia-colluded-hurt-trumps-election-chances\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Russia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">If you believe Russia did a bomb threat in Georgia &ndash; you probably believed it when the government told you masks work<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Catturd &trade; (@catturd2) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/catturd2\/status\/1853857842169594303?\">November 5, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us\/fake-bomb-threats-linked-russia-briefly-close-georgia-polling-locations-2024-11-05\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reported that threats were also made to polling places in Michigan and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/battleground-state-re-count-tens-thousands-ballots-observer-spots-tabulator-issue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wisconsin<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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The DeKalb County Police Department announced on X around 6:30 p.m. that they were addressing multiple threats and would conduct bomb sweeps at seven sites. DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond assured that all available resources would be utilized to ensure every citizen could vote and that all votes would be counted. Keisha Smith, Executive Director of DeKalb Voter Registration &amp; Elections, emphasized their commitment to allowing voters to cast their ballots despite the threats<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2364627,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/georgia-poll.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[32327,3728,17713,4977,15698],"class_list":["post-2364626","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-breaking-news","tag-election","tag-evacuation","tag-georgia","tag-polling"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/georgia-poll.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2364626","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2364626"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2364626\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2364630,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2364626\/revisions\/2364630"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2364627"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2364626"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2364626"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2364626"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}