By Tim Binnall
Citing safety concerns, authorities demolished the remaining Georgia Guidestones following Wednesday's predawn explosion that destroyed one of the monument's pillars and they are now on the hunt for the bomber behind the blast. The shocking attack on the controversial piece, which was unveiled in 1980 and features ten 'guiding principles' for humanity, sparked headlines around the world with many wondering what would become of the remaining granite slabs as well as who could have committed the dastardly deed. The first point of inquiry was answered late Wednesday afternoon when, as seen in the video below, workers commenced with demolishing the remnants of the monument due to concerns about its structural integrity.
As for the search for the perpetrator, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation released two pieces of security footage (seen in the video above) from the site which show the moment when the blast occurred and a glimpse of a car leaving the scene shortly after the explosion. While the GBI is soliciting leads from the public, one presumes that the vehicle seen at the scene will likely eventually lead to a suspect. Should they be brought to justice, a local district attorney explained that the individual responsible for the bombing could face a staggering mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years in prison for "destroying a public building with an explosive."
The demise of the Georgia Guidestones led to cheers in some corners of the conspiracy theory community with many celebrating the downfall of the monument which has been interpreted as a proverbial call to action for the New World Order. Meanwhile, residents of the area are no doubt mourning the loss of the unique roadside attraction that drew countless people to the community of Elberton over the last four decades. To that end, there have already been rumblings that the monument may be rebuilt, though time will tell if that ambitious idea comes to fruition or if the Georgia Guidestones are truly gone for good.