Georgia election 2026: Police investigate political arson after campaign signs burned

While the 2026 midterm elections are mostly complete and polls closed Tuesday night, a metro Atlanta police department is investigating a political fire.

On Nov. 2, the Decatur Police Department confirmed a case of arson with likely political motivations.

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Police said a group of political signs were set on fire intentionally at the intersection of Willow Lane and Superior Avenue the day before the Georgia general election.

Details on which signs for which candidates that may have burned were not available.

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The arson aimed at destroying the political signs in question happened the day before voting precincts reopened for the general election.

The intersection of Willow Lane and Superior Avenue in Decatur is just a 4-5 minute drive from the voting precinct at First Baptist Church of Decatur, and depending on the route taken, less than a mile away.

Another precinct at Druid Hills High School was a five minute drive away as well.

Two other precincts within a similar distance were the Holy Trinity Parish on Ponce de Leon Ave and the Atlanta Christian Assembly on Jordan Lane.

The investigation into the arson case continues, police said. A suspect has not been identified.

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