A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Newton County Election Department in Georgia on October 29, 2024. The request, made by SE Atlanta News, a media organization committed to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought specific information regarding the methods used for counting votes during elections.
The FOIA request specifically asked for a list of methods being used by the county's election department to count votes. If manual counting is employed, SE Atlanta News requested an estimated number of people who would be working on election night.
As members of the media, we at SE Atlanta News are involved in 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. We eagerly await a response from the Newton County Election Department regarding this matter as it will greatly assist us in providing accurate and timely information to our readership about local government operations and procedures.
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