Author: Michelle Grembowski
NOTICE: absentee by mail ballot applications
Absentee by mail ballot applications are now being accepted for the November 4, 2025, Election.
Please contact the election office @ 478-946-2188 for an application.
NOTICE: Elections office closed 8/11/2025 to 8/14/2025
The Wilkinson County Election Office will be closed beginning on Monday 08/11/25 thru Thursday 08/14/25. We will be out of town for statewide training. We will have limited availability by phone and email. If you need us, please email. kchatman@wilkinsoncounty.net
NOTICE: Election dates to remember
2025 Election Dates to Remember
- August 18, 2025 – First Day to Accept Absentee Applications for the November 4th General/Special Election
- August 18 – August 22, 2025 – Municipal Qualifying Period. ( Please see your local government for specific qualifying dates and times)
- October 6, 2025 – Last day to register to vote or change your address for the upcoming election
- October 14, 2025 – First day to mail out absentee by mail ballots and first day of early voting for the November 4th Election
- October 18, 2025 – Mandatory Saturday voting 9 am to 5 pm
- October 24, 2025 – Last day to accept absentee my mail applications for November 4th election
- October 25, 2025 – Mandatory Saturday voting. 9 am to 5 pm
- October 31, 2025 – Last day of early voting for November 4th election
- November 4, 2025 – Election Day Everyone will vote at your designated precinct
NOTICE: Court House closed on 7/4/2025
The Wilkinson County Court House will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. The Courthouse will reopen on Monday, July 7 at 8:00am.
PUBLIC NOTICE: L & A Testing, Computation & Canvassing and Absentee Voting July 15, 2025, Democratic Primary Public Service Commission Election
Pursuant to O.C.G.A & 21.2-379.6 (c) notice is hereby given that the logic and accuracy testing on the voting equipment that will be used in the July 15, 2025, Democratic Primary Public Service Commission Election in Wilkinson County will be publicly performed at the GED Building located at 8159 Ga Hwy 57, McIntyre, Ga. 31054. Testing on all voting equipment will begin on Monday, July 7, 2025, beginning at 9 am and will continue from day to day until completed.
Members of the public are invited to observe the preparation and testing of all equipment to be used. The election supervisor and registrar/clerk and staff will conduct testing. Pursuant to O.C.G.A & 21-2-492 Computation, canvassing, and certification of election results will begin on Wednesday July 16, 2025, unless otherwise posted.
Advance Voting (in-person) will begin on Monday, July 7, 2025, and go through Friday July 11, 2025, at the Wilkinson County Courthouse. The hours of Early voting will be from 9am to 5 pm each day.
Election Day voting is July 15, 2025, at 7:00a.m to 7:00 p.m. at your assigned polling location. We are in the courthouse in the Elections & Registrar’s Office Rm# 133. For more information regarding testing and/or your voter registration status, contact the elections’ office at 478-946-2188.
Wilkinson County Board of Elections and Registrations
Kelly S. Chatman
Election Superintendent
NOTICE: seeking sealed bids for resurfacing of 2 county maintained roads
The Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners will be accepting sealed bids on the following County Project: Resurfacing of 2 County Maintained Roads within Wilkinson County.
2013 Department of Transportation Specifications for Patching, Leveling, Resurfacing, Tack Coat, and Stripping. Payment will be based on quantities in place. Bidders are required to visit roads prior to bidding.
Project Scope: The project consists of approximately 3.30 miles of roadway
The successful bidder will submit a certificate of workers comp., liability insurance, and performance bond in the amount of 100% of the project upon being awarded the bid.
Please use bid documentation sheets to document your bids.
Sealed Bids will be accepted until 2:00 P.M., Monday April 14, 2025, and will be opened and recorded at the Public Bid Opening to be held at the Wilkinson County Commissioners Office. The Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject any bid. Interested bidders can contact Tracy Strange, County Manger tstrange@wilkinsoncounty.net for the list of roads for resurfacing.
PLEASE MARK “RESURFACING” ON YOUR BID PACKAGE.
Tracy D. Strange
County Manager
Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners
Telephone: 478-946-2236
NOTICE: seeking Part Time Firefighers
The Wilkinson County Fire & Rescue Department is accepting application for part-time firefighters.
All applicants are required to be able to pass a drug test and background check, possess a high school diploma or GED, Firemen certification, and a Class F license or higher. A successful applicant should also have good communication and public relations skills along with computer skills.
Job duties will include, but will not be limited to, the following:
- Respond to fire and rescue calls
- Help to maintain fire/rescue vehicles and equipment
- Maintain up to date certifications and trainings
- Maintain accurate response records
- Maintain a safe and clean work stations
Applications may be picked up at the EMA/Fire office at 114 Wriley Road, Irwinton, GA, the Board of Commissioners’ Office at 100 Bacon Street, Irwinton, Ga, or online at www.wilkinsoncounty.net. All applications must be received by 5pm on Friday March 28, 2025.
Click HERE for the 2025 Firefigher Employment Application
If there are any questions, please contact Chris Landrum at 478-291-1937 or Tracy Strange at 478-946-2236.
Click HERE to view the job announcement letter.
NOTICE: public hearing today at 5pm held via Zoom
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners public hearing regarding property tax increase (millage rate) scheduled for today January 21, 2025 at 5:00pm will be held by Zoom instead of in person. Those with questions regarding the setting of the new millage rate can join by using the link below. Please contact County Manager Tracy Strange at 478-960-8803 with any questions.
Click HERE to join Zoom meeting.
