A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Brooks County Election Department in Georgia on October 29, 2024. The request, made by South Georgia Times, sought detailed information about the methods being used to count votes in the upcoming election.
The media organization specifically requested a list of methods used for vote counting. If manual counting is being employed, they also asked for an estimated number of people who will be working on election night.
As a news outlet dedicated to comprehensive and accurate coverage of local governmental affairs, South Georgia Times relies heavily on access to public records. This information is crucial in fulfilling their professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
South Georgia Times believes that as a media professional engaged in disseminating information to the public, they are eligible for a fee waiver under the Georgia Open Records Act § 50.18.70 et seq.
They have urged the Brooks County Election Department to contact them should there be any questions regarding their request.
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