Author: Michelle Grembowski
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.
NOTICE: Election Summary Report
Click HERE to view the Election Summary Report (Novemeber 2, 2021)
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
Official Public Notice: Veterans Day Holiday
The Government Center will be CLOSED Thursday, November 11, 2021 for the Veterans Day Holiday.
NOTICE: Sheriff’s Office hiring FT & PT Jail Officer Positions
The WIlkinson County Sheriff’s Office is currently hiring Full and Part Time Jail Officer Positions for NIGHT SHIFT 6pm-6am.
- Experience preferred, but not necessary
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Pass a polygraph test
- Undergo a psychological exam
- Undergo a Drug Screen
Starting pay: Uncertified Jail Officer $13.08/hour (Pay Grade 10A) & Certified Jail Officer $13.72/hour (Pay Grade 11A)
For more information, please submit a Sheriff’s Office Job Application
NOTICE: Current 2021 Property Tax Digest & 5 Year History of Levy
Below is Wilkinson County’s Current 2021 Property Tax Digest adn 5 Year History of Levy.
NOTICE: Public Hearing on Sept 27, 2021
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing on the proposed FY 2022 budget for Wilkinson County will be held on Monday, September 27, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Chambers of the Wilkinson County Courthouse, located at 100 Bacon Street, Irwinton, Georgia. Pending no further action is needed, said budget will be adopted on Tuesday October 4, 2021at 9:00 a.m. at the commissioner’s regularly scheduled meeting.
The proposed budget for FY 2022 is available for public inspection Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Office at 100 Bacon Street, Irwinton, Georgia.
NOTICE: Budget Workshop
BUDGET WORKSHOP
The Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners will meet for a budget workshop immediately following their regularly scheduled Tuesday August 3rd 9am meeting.
The meeting to be continued on Wednesday August 4, 2021 at 8am.
NOTICE: Roofing proposals timeline extended
The timeline for the roofing proposals for the Wilkinson County Courthouse has been extended.
In addition, the sealed bid proposals are now due on Monday, August 23rd at 10:00 a.m., and will be publicly opened immediately and read aloud in the Wilkinson County Commissioner’s meeting room in the Wilkinson County Court House located at 100 Bacon Street, Irwinton, Georgia 31042.
If you have any questions, call County Manager Dennis Stroud at 478-946-2236.
NOTICE: seeking applications for Appraisal I and Appraisal II (FILLED as of 9/20/2021)
Wilkinson County is currently accepting applications for Appraisal I and Appraisal II for the Wilkinson County Tax Assessor’s Office.
The position is responsible for appraising property, maintaining the property tax database and providing clerical support to the Tax Assessor’s office working under the direction of the Chief Tax Appraiser.
Salary is $14.41-16.31 depending on qualifications an hour with excellent benefits.
Applicants must be 21 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to work with the public.
Applicants must have strong computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel and possess a GA driver’s license.
Successful applicant will need to achieve Appraiser I status within 12 months of hire as required by the State of Georgia and pass a drug screen.
Employment applications are available HERE.
Application, resume and cover letter can be emailed to lbenefield@wilkinsoncounty.net or mailed to PO Box 161 Irwinton, Georgia 31042 Attn: LBenefield.
Wilkinson County is an equal opportunity employer
