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Raffensperger received threat before bomb scare

Raffensperger received threat before bomb scare

Summary

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger was evacuated from a campaign event in Macon because of a credible bomb threat. Authorities found a suspicious object in a vending machine at the event location, leading to the evacuation and investigation.

Key Facts

  • Brad Raffensperger is Georgia’s Secretary of State and a Republican candidate for governor.
  • The incident occurred at a campaign event on Tuesday in Macon, Georgia.
  • Authorities discovered a suspicious object inside a vending machine at Middle Georgia Regional Airport.
  • The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office warned of a credible bomb threat before the event.
  • Raffensperger and others were safely evacuated due to the threat.
  • Investigators are looking into the object and the circumstances surrounding the threat.
  • No explosions or injuries were reported related to this incident.
  • The event was temporarily disrupted but later could continue after safety checks.
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