The Terror Of Fake Bombs Had Disturbed The Voting Of The US Presidential Election In Georgia

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The news of the threat of a fake bomb had disrupted the vote at two polling stations for the United States (US) presidential election in Georgia.

The voting committee asked for a court order to extend voting hours due to the terror.

Five fake bomb threats caused temporary emptying of two Fulton County locations for about 30 minutes.

"Thank God these locations are now operating again and all polling stations are safe with the presence of active security officers," Georgia Region Registration and Elections Director Nadine Williams said.

Fulton District Police Department received information that several schools received bomb threats at around 08.15 local time, said Tori Cooper, spokesman for the Southern Fulton Police Department.

Law enforcers conduct prevention sweeps in several locations.

Margaret Huang, president and chief executive of the Southern Poverty Law Center, praised Fulton's quick response to threats and attempts to extend voting hours.

"We don't want to let this interfere with our vote," he said.