Author: Michelle Grembowski
NOTICE: Work Session Aug 20, 2022 at 11am
The Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners, along with city mayors will meet on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 in a Work Session at 11:00 a.m. to receive a presentation on an emergency alert system.
The meeting will convene at the EMA office located at 114 Wriley Road, Irwinton, GA 31042.
Anyone having questions about the Work Session may contact County Manager Tracy Strange at 478-946-2236 or by electronic mail at tstrange@wilkinsoncounty.net.
NOTICE: Seeking Three (3) Laborer positions
JOB OPENING: Wilkinson County is seeking to fill (3) three Laborer positions.
- HOURS: Monday through Friday 7:00-3:30 (40 hours per week)
- SALARY TO BE DISCUSSED – BASED ON EXPERIENCE & CLASS LICENSE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: This position includes but is not limited to: operating vehicles, tractors with attachments, chainsaws and other light equipment. Applicant must hold a valid Class C Georgia drivers license. Successful applicant must pass a BACKGROUND CHECK and DRUG SCREEN.
Applications are available at www.wilkinsoncounty.net under the jobs tab. Application can be emailed to lbenefield@wilkinsoncounty.net, mailed to Wilkinson County Commissioners Office ATTN: Lindsey Benefield PO Box 161 Irwinton, Ga 31042 or turned in to Wilkinson County Commissioners Office at 100 Bacon Street Irwinton, GA 31042. Wilkinson County is an equal opportunity employer.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 09-16-2022
NOTICE: Early Voting for the May 24, 2022 Primary Election
Dates and time of Early Voting for the May 24,2022 Primary Election!!
| 05/02/2022 | 05/07/2022 | 09:00:AM | 05:00:PM | |
| 05/09/2022 | 05/14/2022 | 09:00:AM | 05:00:PM | |
| 05/16/2022 | 05/20/2022 | 09:00:AM | 05:00:PM |
- Last date to register to vote in this election is April 25,2022
- Early voting is located at the Wilkinson County Courthouse 100 Bacon St., Irwinton, GA 31042 Rm #128
- Last day to receive an absentee by mail application is May 13,2022.
- Any question or concerns please contact our office at 478-946-2188.
NOTICE: Sample ballots
To view the sample voting ballots, click below:
NOTICE: L&A Testing, Computation & Canvassing and Asbentee Voting
PUBLIC NOTICE
L & A Testing, Computation & Canvassing and Absentee Voting
May 24, 2022 for the General Primary Election
In accordance with O.C.G.A. 21-2-379.6 (c) Logic & Accuracy testing on the voting equipment to be used in the May 24, 2022 General Primary Election will be publicly performed in the Wilkinson County Courthouse at 100 Bacon Street, Irwinton, GA 31042. Testing will begin on April 25, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. This testing will continue 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 superintendent and deputy registrar will conduct testing. Computation, canvassing, and certification of election results will begin on Wednesday May 25, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., unless otherwise posted, and will continue day to day until complete.
The voter registration deadline for the May 24, 2022 General Primary Election is April 25, 2022. Absentee voting by mail will begin on April 25, 2022. Advanced In-Person voting will begin May 2, 2022-May 20, 2022, at the courthouse in conference room 128 from 9:00am-5:00pm. Saturday voting will be on May 7 & 14, 2022 from 9:00a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 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
Kristen Pitts
Election Superintendent
NOTICE: requirements for general business license
A general business license is required of all businesses operating within Wilkinson County.
Business licenses are not transferable.
- New/Renewal Business License Application
The following is a listing of documents that may be required to complete your online application process, depending on the nature of your new business.
- Notarized E-Verify Affidavit
Pursuant to Georgia State Law, private employers of 11 or more employees must be registered for the E-Verify program and must provide their E-Verify user number on the required affidavit.
Private employees with less than 11 employees are required to provide evidence claiming to be exempt from the requirement to register and utilize the E-Verify program and such evidence must be presented in the form of an affidavit.
Prior year notarized E-Verify affidavits are not acceptable.
Registration information is available at http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.
- Notarized SAVE Affidavit
The State of Georgia has made participation in the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program mandatory for any agency administering a business license.
The SAVE affidavit verifies each applicant’s lawful presence in the U.S. by allowing the applicant to affirm either that they are a “U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident 18 years of age or older” or that they are “a qualified alien or nonimmigrant lawfully present in the U.S. and providing the applicant’s alien number.”
Prior year notarized SAVE affidavits are not acceptable.
Additional information above the SAVE Program can be found at www.uscis.gov.
- Copy of applicant’s government issued photo ID
Georgia State Law provides a listing of acceptable documents to authenticate an applicant’s immigration status to meet the SAVE Program requirements. Please refer to the listing of secure and verifiable documents at SAVE AND E-VERIFY
NOTICE: emergency management ordinance
To review Wilkinson County’s Emergency Managmenet Ordinance, click HERE.
NOTICE: renew Occupational Tax Certificate
For Wilkinson County Business Owners, it is time to renew your Occupation Tax Certificate.
Your Occupational Certificates expires December 31st of each year. The cost of renewal is $75.00, If you renew after December 31st you will be subject to a 25.00 late fee.
If you have any questions, please contact lbenefield@wilkinsoncounty.net or (478) 946-2236.
Dennis Stroud, County Manager
NOTICE: redistricting meeting
Who: The Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners
What: Public Meeting
Where: 175 Emery Hwy, Macon Georgia 31217
When: December 6, 2021 @ 8:00 AM
Why: To discuss redistricting
NOTICE: Courthouse closing for Thanksgiving Holiday
The Wilkinson County Court House will be closed Thursday & Friday, November 25th & 26th, 2021 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The Court House will reopen Monday November 29, 2021.
