FOIA Request to Hancock County Election Department Regarding Ballot Counting Methods on October 29, 2024.
In our continued commitment to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at Central Georgia News have submitted a request for records under the Georgia Open Records Act § 50.18.70 et seq. This request was sent to the Hancock County Election Department and seeks information about the methods they are using to count votes in the upcoming election.
Specifically, we have asked for details about whether the votes are being counted manually or through some other method. If the votes are being counted manually, 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. We believe that this information is crucial in ensuring that the electoral process is conducted fairly and transparently.
We await a response from the Hancock County Election Department and will continue to keep our readers informed about this and other important issues related to local government affairs.
