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Russian-Origin Threats Disrupt Georgia Polling Places

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Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger revealed on Tuesday that the non-credible bomb threats that briefly disrupted voting at two polling places in Georgia were traced back to Russia. Raffensperger emphasized the importance of public safety and stated that all threats, regardless of credibility, are thoroughly investigated.

The bomb threats led to the temporary closure of polling places in Union City, located just outside of Atlanta. This incident occurred in a community where nearly 90% of the population is Black, as reported by the US Census Bureau.

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