A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Douglas County Election Department on October 29, 2024. The request, made by West Atlanta News, sought information regarding the methods used by the department to count votes in the upcoming election.
As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at West Atlanta News believe that access to public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
The specific details requested from the Douglas County Election Department include a list of methods they are using to count votes. If manual counting is being utilized, we also requested an estimated number of people who will be working on election night.
We consider this information crucial in ensuring transparency in the electoral process and in providing our readers with accurate information about how their votes are counted. As a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.
We await a response from the Douglas County Election Department and will continue our commitment to delivering reliable news about local government affairs.
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