In a decisive move likely affecting the integrity and smooth functioning of Georgia's electoral process, Judge Robert McBurney has halted an order mandating the hand-count of ballots for November's presidential election. This decision was prompted by concerns over inadequate training time for poll workers, which could result in widespread "administrative chaos." The order for a hand count, passed by the state's pro-Trump election board, raised alarms over election result delays or denials. Early voting in Georgia commenced with an impressive turnout, doubling previous records with 328,000 participants on the first day. The contentious hand-count ruling was celebrated by Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, as she continued efforts to mobilize black voters amid concerns of Trump gaining traction within the group. Meanwhile, Trump, denying charges of election manipulation, urged his supporters at an Atlanta rally to ensure a "victory too big to rig." The decision to block the hand-count rule comes alongside another judicial command requiring certification of vote results, as Georgia remains a pivotal swing state critical in the presidential race between Trump and Harris.