A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Appling County Election Department on October 29, 2024. The request, made by SE Georgia News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks information about the methods being used to count votes in the upcoming election.
The specific details requested include whether the votes are being counted manually or through some other method. If manual counting is being employed, SE Georgia News has also asked for an estimated number of people who will be working on election night.
As a media organization, we at SE Georgia News believe in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Access to public records such as these is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. We have requested a fee waiver for this information based on our role as a media outlet disseminating information to the public.
We await a response from the Appling County Election Department and will continue our commitment to delivering comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs.
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