A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Grady County Election Department on October 29, 2024. The request was made by SW Georgia News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request specifically asked for a list of methods the Grady County Election Department is using to count votes in the upcoming election. If the counting process is manual, SW Georgia News also requested an estimated number of people who will be working on election night.
As a media organization, we at SW Georgia News believe that access to public records is crucial 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 have requested a fee waiver as a media professional under the Georgia Open Records Act § 50.18.70 et seq.
We look forward to receiving this information from the Grady County Election Department and sharing it with our readers, ensuring transparency and accountability in our local government's electoral processes.
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