Category: News
NOTICE: Budget Workshop for 2026-2027 schedule
June 22, 2026
Memo
To: Constitutional Officers and County Department Heads
From: Tracy D. Strange, County Manager
Re: Budget Workshop
The following schedule will encompass the County’s Budget Workshop for FY 2026-2027:
Budget Work Session Tuesday June 30, 2026
- Sheriff/911/Jail/Security 9:00 AM
- Senior Citizens Center 11:30
- Lunch 12:15 – 12:45
- Coroner 12:45
- Probate/Magistrate Court 1:30
- Tax Assessor 2:15
- East Wilkinson & Gordon Libraries 3:00
Budget Work Session Wednesday July 1, 2026
- EMA 9:00 AM
- Road / Sanitation / Transit 10:00
- Development Authority 11:30
- Lunch 12:15 – 12:45 PM
- Elections 12:45
- Tax Commissioner 1:30
- Superior Court 2:15
- Board of Commissioners / General
Budget Work Session Thursday July 2, 2026 (As needed)
Any remaining departments or project discussions
NOTICE: Budget Work Session 6/30/2026 (9am) & 7/1/2026 (9am)
Notice of Budget Work Session
The Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 beginning at 9:00 a.m. and Wednesday July 1, 2026 beginning at 9:00 a.m. for department budget hearings.
Both meetings will convene in the Commission Chambers of the Wilkinson County Courthouse, located at 100 Bacon Street, Irwinton, Georgia.
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: Permit Fee Schedule
View the Permit Fee Sschedule as of Jun 1, 2026.
NOTICE: Court closed on 6/19/2026 in observance of Juneteenth
The Wilkinson County Courthouse will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth. The Courthouse will reopen on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
Employment Notice: The Wilkinson County Elections office is seeking a Registrar. Deadline to apply is June 12, 2026.
The Elections Office is seeking a professional, organized, and detail-oriented Registrar to support the administration and integrity of elections.
- High school diploma or GED required; associate preferred.
- Prior office administration, records management, customer service, or government experience preferred.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the public and coworkers.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Must be dependable, punctual, and able to work extended hours during election periods when necessary.
- Must be a resident of Wilkinson County.
Interested applicants should submit completed employment application to the Wilkinson County Commissioners office by noon June 12, 2026.
*Wilkinson County is an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified persons are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability. Minimum qualifications may include education, training, experience, license or certification, minimum age requirements etc.
NOTICE: last day to request absentee ballot by mail is 5/8/2026
THE LAST DAY TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BY MAIL BALLOT IS FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026
NOTICE: seeking Code Enforcement/Building Permit Officer
The Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners is currently accepting applications for the following position: CODE ENFORCEMENT/BUILDING PERMIT OFFICER
- This is a part-time position, 20 to 24 hours per week.
- A successful applicant should possess a valid Georgia drivers’ license, at least 5 years of experience in code enforcement and building inspections, and possess certifications needed for legal building inspections and permitting.
- Applicant will be responsible for enforcing county ordinances by spending time out in the county and issuing building permits for residential and commercial buildings which includes overseeing payment for said permits.
- Applications are available in the Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners office located at 100 Bacon Street, Irwinton, GA 31042 and on the county website at https://wilkinsoncounty.net.
- Applications must be completed and returned to the office by close of business Friday May 15, 2026.
- Anyone with questions may call 478-946-2236.
NOTICE: Courthouse closed on April 3, 2026 in observance of Good Friday
The Wilkinson County Courthouse will be closed on Friday, April 3, in observance of Good Friday. The courthouse will reopen on Monday, April 6, at 8:00 a.m.


