A ballot counter is seen on a ballot box at a polling station in San Francisco, California, the United States, Nov. 3, 2020. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Media reported that former Vice President Joe Biden holds a lead over President Donald Trump of more than 14,000 votes among nearly 5 million ballots cast in U.S. state of Georgia. "With the margin being so close, it will require a full, by-hand recount in each county," an official said.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Georgia, a southern U.S. state, will conduct a statewide hand recount of presidential election ballots, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced on Wednesday.

Former Vice President Joe Biden holds a lead over President Donald Trump of more than 14,000 votes among nearly 5 million ballots cast in the state, according to NBC News.

"With the margin being so close, it will require a full, by-hand recount in each county," Raffensperger, a Republican, said at a press conference.