A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Toombs County Election Department in Georgia on October 29, 2024. The request, issued by SE Georgia News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks detailed information about the methods being used to count votes in the upcoming election.
In particular, SE Georgia News is interested in whether the vote counting process will be manual or automated. If it is manually counted, they have requested an estimated number of people who will be working on election night. This data is crucial for understanding how the county plans to manage and ensure the accuracy of vote counting.
As part of their commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions, SE Georgia News has asked for these records under the Georgia Open Records Act § 50.18.70 et seq., preferably in electronic format.
SE Georgia News has also stated that as a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, they believe they are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.
The outcome of this FOIA request could provide valuable insights into how elections are managed at a local level and contribute to greater transparency in our democratic processes.
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