Author: Michelle Grembowski
NOTICE: accepting bids for Recreation Department Projects: 1. renovating restrooms & 2. roof replacement
The Wilkinson County Recreation Department will be accepting bids on the following County Project:
- Renovation of men and women restrooms to include replacement of toilets, sinks, and painting
- Replacement of roof on concession stand and restrooms
Work will be done to facilities located at 200 Ballpark Road, Gordon, GA 31031. The successful bidder will submit a certificate of workers comp. and liability insurance when the bid is awarded. A Residential Contractors license for the state of Georgia will be required.
Specifications may be obtained at the Wilkinson County Commissioners Office in the Court House located at 100 Bacon Street, Irwinton Georgia 31042, on the county website https://wilkinsoncounty.net, or by emailing tstrange@wilkinsoncounty.net.
Sealed Bids will be accepted until 10:00 A.M., December 27, 2023, and will be opened at the Public Bid Opening to be held at the Wilkinson County Commissioners Office and will be recorded at that time. The Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject any bid.
PLEASE MARK “SEALED BID RECREATION” ON YOUR BID PACKAGE.
Click HERE to view the RFP
Tracy D. Strange, County Manager
Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners
Telephone: 478-946-2236
NOTICE: seeking Firefighter Recruitment and Retention Coordinator (filled as of 1/16/2024)
The Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners seeks to fill the position of a Firefighter Recruitment and Retention Coordinator.
Duties will include, but will not be limited to:
- Recruit individuals for volunteer firefighters by working with local organizations and school system
- Put in place programs to retain firefighters
- Coordinate initial and ongoing training opportunities for new and existing firefighters
- Researches and writes grants for additional funding for fire department; complete additional paperwork needed to maintain grant
- Recommends policy and procedure changes to improve department efficiency
- Plans for disaster drills and county emergencies
- Coordinate as needed with FEMA and GEMA for needed resources and services
- Other duties listed in complete job description
Minimum Training and/or Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, emergency services, fire prevention and suppression, or a related field along with five years of responsible experience in fire suppression. Or any equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and experience which provides the requisite skills, knowledge, and abilities of the position.
- Possess a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator’s license needed to operate vehicle or equipment being operated
- Maintain all needed fire and emergency management certifications
Applications can be found on the county website at https://wilkinsoncounty.net or picked up in the Board of Commissioners’ office located on the 2nd floor of the courthouse; and will be accepted through December 29, 2023 or until position is filled.
Questions may be directed to Tracy Strange, County Manager at 478-946-2236 or tstrange@wilkinsoncounty.net.
NOTICE: accepting bids for Recreation Department Projects: 1. renovating restrooms & 2. roof replacement
The Wilkinson County Recreation Department will be accepting bids on the following County Project:
- Renovation of men and women restrooms to include replacement of toilets, sinks, and painting
- Replacement of roof on concession stand and restrooms
Work will be done to facilities located at 200 Ballpark Road, Gordon, GA 31031. The successful bidder will submit a certificate of workers comp. and liability insurance when the bid is awarded. A Residential Contractors license for the state of Georgia will be required.
Specifications may be obtained at the Wilkinson County Commissioners Office in the Court House located at 100 Bacon Street, Irwinton Georgia 31042, on the county website https://wilkinsoncounty.net, or by emailing tstrange@wilkinsoncounty.net.
Sealed Bids will be accepted until 10:00 A.M., December 4, 2023, and will be opened at the Public Bid Opening to be held at the Wilkinson County Commissioners Office and will be recorded at that time. The Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject any bid.
PLEASE MARK “SEALED BID RECREATION” ON YOUR BID PACKAGE.
Click HERE to view the RFP
Tracy D. Strange, County Manager
Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners
Telephone: 478-946-2236
NOTICE: Sample ballots
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NOTICE: Early Voting Oct 16, 2023-Nov 3, 2023
- Early voting will be October 16, 2023 – November 3, 2023, from 9am -5 pm at the Wilkinson County Courthouse.
- We will have Saturday voting on 10/21/23 & 10/28/23 from 9 am to 5 pm.
NOTICE: Call Meeting & Budget Workship
Notice of Call Meeting & Budget Workshop
The Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners will meet on Thursday, August 24, 2023 in a Call Meeting at 3:00 p.m. to discuss and vote on a revised election ordinance. Commissioners will enter into executive session if needed. Commissioners will meet for a budget workshop immediately following the call meeting.
The meeting will convene in the Commission Chambers of the Wilkinson County Courthouse, located at 100 Bacon Street, Irwinton, Georgia.
Anyone having questions about the Call Meeting may contact County Manager Tracy Strange at 478-946-2236 or by electronic mail at tstrange@wilkinsoncounty.net.
To read the notice, click HERE.
NOTICE: Labor Day Holiday observed on 9/4/2023
In observance of the Labor Day holiday, the Wilkinson County Courthouse will be closed Monday, September 4th.
NOTICE: Courthouse closing at 1pm today (July 31, 2023)
The Wilkinson County Courthouse will be closing today, July 31, 2023 at 1pm. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will reopen Tuesday, August 1st at 8am Thank you for your understanding.
NOTICE: budget work session on July 18, 2023 (3pm)
Notice of Budget Work Session
The Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 3pm for a budget work session.
The meeting & hearings will convene in the Commission Chambers of the Wilkinson County Courthouse, located at 100 Bacon Street, Irwinton, Georgia.
Anyone having questions about the Call Meeting or budget hearings may contact County Manager Tracy Strange at 478-946-2236 or by email at tstrange@wilkinsoncounty.net.
To view this notice, click HERE.
