A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Polk County Election Department in Georgia on October 29, 2024. The request, issued by Rome Reporter, a media organization committed to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought specific details about the methods used for counting votes during elections.
The information requested under the Georgia Open Records Act § 50.18.70 et seq., included a detailed list of the methods used for vote counting. If manual counting is involved, an estimated number of people expected to work on election night was also requested.
As a media organization, we at Rome Reporter are dedicated to gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
This request forms part of our ongoing commitment to ensure transparency and accountability in our democratic processes. We will continue to report on this issue as more information becomes available.
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