Georgia’s Primary Voting Unaffected by Website Outage Warning

Concerns arose on social media about potential disruptions to Georgia’s presidential primary voting due to an “unexpected IT outage” warning on Fulton County’s election website. However, officials clarified that the warning, stemming from a January cyberattack unrelated to the voting process, had no impact on the primary’s proceedings. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger assured a smooth voting day, addressing misinformation spread on social media platforms about the outage indicating election malfunctions.

The banner, in place since January to inform about the cyberattack’s effects on multiple county systems, was removed to avoid voter confusion after it sparked speculation online. Fulton County, Georgia’s most populous and a focal point for scrutiny following the 2020 election controversies, emphasized its commitment to providing clear and accurate voter information. Despite the banner-related confusion, only minor voting issues were reported, with two precincts extending voting hours due to unrelated delays. Fulton County continues its recovery and investigation into the cyberattack, ensuring the isolation of its systems from state election technology as a precaution.