Indeed, there have been several instances during recent elections where certain election boards, made up of members with particular political leanings, have opted for hand counts of ballots.
However, please note that I need more specific details or a more specific question with regards to this particular incident in Georgia to provide more information or insights.
As a rule of thumb, the reasoning behind such decisions typically boils down to ensuring accuracy and the common belief that manual counts can help avoid potential issues related to machine counting or digital tam