Cobb County, Georgia, approved $50,000 for panic buttons for election workers amid safety concerns.

Cobb County, Georgia, approved nearly $50,000 to purchase panic buttons for election workers due to increasing threats against polling place staff and concerns following false claims of voter fraud during the 2020 election. The panic buttons, which connect with users' cell phones to send a GPS location to authorities when activated, cost $150 to $250 per year and have gained interest among several counties and states.

August 16, 2024
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