FOIA Request to Telfair County Election Department Regarding Ballot Counting Methods on October 29, 2024.
In our continuous effort to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at South Georgia Times have sent a request under the Georgia Open Records Act § 50.18.70 et seq., to the Telfair County Election Department. Our request is focused on obtaining information about the methods being used to count votes in the upcoming election.
We have specifically asked for details about whether the vote counting process will be manual or automated. If it is manually counted, we have requested an estimated number of people who will be working on election night.
As a media organization, access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.
We are committed to keeping our readers informed about these crucial aspects of the electoral process and will continue seeking transparency from public institutions in order to do so.
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