FBI executes search warrant at Fulton County election facility

FBI agents executed a court-authorized search warrant at a Fulton County, Georgia, election facility on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The investigation is centered on a state that faced significant voter fraud complaints and election litigation after the 2020 presidential election. Agents were observed entering the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center in southwest Atlanta. The FBI confirmed the law enforcement action but did not disclose the scope, cause, or any individuals targeted. Fulton County has been a focal point of election controversies since 2020, particularly concerning ballot handling and administration, which were central to a racketeering case against former President Donald Trump and his allies. This case, brought by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, alleged a conspiracy to overturn Georgia's 2020 election results but has since collapsed due to litigation over a conflict of interest. The FBI search also occurs amid the Department of Justice's ongoing efforts to obtain voting records from Georgia for an election integrity review. Previously, a federal judge dismissed a DOJ lawsuit seeking access to Georgia's unredacted voter registration database. The DOJ argues the records are needed to assess compliance with federal election law, while state officials cite privacy concerns. Federal officials have not specified if this search is linked to these broader efforts, prior litigation, or a separate inquiry. Fulton County officials have consistently defended their election processes and denied allegations of systemic fraud.