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Man arrested for threatening to kill Georgia Rep. Mike Collins and his son-in-law

Authorities arrested a man accused of threatening Collins and his son-in-law.

Man arrested for threatening to kill Georgia Rep. Mike Collins and his son-in-law
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This article1 analysis · Oct 9, 2026
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A New York man was arrested on two counts of making terroristic threats after allegedly sending a message threatening Rep. Mike Collins and his son-in-law. Authorities said the investigation involved local, state and federal agencies.

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ALSO MENTIONED  Gary Long, Butts County sheriff who announced the arrest and described the investigation

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New York Man Arrested Over Threats Against Mike Collins and Son-in-Law

A New York man was arrested after authorities accused him of threatening to kill Rep. Mike Collins and his son-in-law. Center outlets generally present the arrest and allegations in attributed, matter-of-fact terms; many also include statements from both campaigns, while some focus on law enforcement. Right-leaning outlets also feature Collins’s criticism of Ossoff; Newsmax gives his claim that Ossoff’s rhetoric fuels violence more space than the campaign’s response.

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