A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Jackson County Election Department in Georgia on October 29, 2024. The request was made by Athens Reporter, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request specifically sought information about the methods used by the department to count votes. If the votes are counted manually, the department was asked to provide an estimated number of people who would be working on election night.
As part of our journalistic duty at Athens Reporter, we are dedicated to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Access to such public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities.
In line with this commitment, we requested a fee waiver as a media professional given our role in disseminating information. We believe that such access not only aids in our reporting but also contributes significantly towards maintaining an informed citizenry.
We await a response from the Jackson County Election Department and will keep our readers updated with any developments regarding this matter.
