Category: News
NOTICE: Elections Board meeting scheduled for today has been cancelled
The regular scheduled Elections Board Meeting scheduled for today has been cancelled. It has been rescheduled for Monday March 11, 2024 @ 4:30 pm.
NOTICE: seeking ‘Jail Officer’ at the Sheriff’s Office
Position: Jail Officer
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Pass a Polygraph Test
- Pass a Physical Exam
- Undergo a Psychological Exam Undergo a Drug Screen
- No marijuana use within last 12 months
Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office Employment Application
NOTE:
Applicants requesting employemtn wtih the Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office must provide copies of the below listed documents when submitting an application:
- Driver’s License
- Social Security Card
- Birth Certificate
- Transcipts from high school/college, along with diploma
- Certificates from BA POST Council, if applicable
Please have copies attached. DO NOT bring originals for copies to be made
NOTICE: seeking ‘Communication Officer’ at the Sheriff’s Office
Position: Communication Officer
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Pass a Polygraph Test
- Pass a Physical Exam
- Undergo a Drug Screen
- No marijuana use within last 12 months
Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office Employment Application
NOTE:
Applicants requesting employemtn wtih the Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office must provide copies of the below listed documents when submitting an application:
- Driver’s License
- Social Security Card
- Birth Certificate
- Transcipts from high school/college, along with diploma
- Certificates from BA POST Council, if applicable
Please have copies attached. DO NOT bring originals for copies to be made
NOTICE: seeking ‘Deputy Sheriff’ at the Sheriff’s Office
Position: Deputy Sheriff
Requirements:
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Pass a Polygraph Test
- Pass a Physical Exam
- Undergo a Psychological Exam Undergo a Drug Screen
- No marijuana use within last 12 months
Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office Employment Application
NOTE:
Applicants requesting employemtn wtih the Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office must provide copies of the below listed documents when submitting an application:
- Driver’s License
- Social Security Card
- Birth Certificate
- Transcipts from high school/college, along with diploma
- Certificates from BA POST Council, if applicable
Please have copies attached. DO NOT bring originals for copies to be made
NOTICE: Probate Magistrate Court closed on 2/24/2024
Probate Magistrate Court will be closed on February 24,2024 from 9:45 AM- until 1:00 PM for a Training class
NOTICE: Invitation to bid for ‘Garbage Collection’
Wilkinson County Invitation to Bid:
The Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners will be accepting bids on the following County Project: Garbage Collection – Various dumpster sites within Wilkinson County
Wilkinson County has 11 dumpster sites. Each location should be serviced two times per week, Mondays and Fridays with exceptions coming when holidays fall on those days. Also, a price per day is requested when a third day per week is caused by a holiday. Garbage is to be hauled to Wolf Creek Landfill in Twiggs County.
The full RFP may be obtained from Tracy Strange, County Manager, at the Commissioners’ office at 100 Bacon Street, Irwinton, GA 31042 or click HERE.
Solid Waste Collection & Disposal RFP
Sealed Bids will be accepted until 10:00 A.M., Monday March 11, 2024, 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.
PLEASE MARK “SEALED BID GARBAGE COLLECTION” ON YOUR BID PACKAGE.
Tracy Strange, County Manager
tstrange@wilkinsoncounty.net
Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners
P.O. Box 161
Irwinton, Georgia 31042
Telephone: 478-946-4303
NOTICE: March 12, 2024 Election information
MARCH 12, 2024: PRESIDENTAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY & SPECIAL ELECTION FOR CHAIRMAN OF THE BOC ELECTION
LAST DAY TO REGISTER: February 12, 2024
EARLY VOTING DATES:
- Monday, February 19th – Saturday February 24th
- Monday, February 26th -Saturday March 2nd
- Monday, March 4th – Friday March 8th
EARLY VOTING TIME:
- Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
- Saturday – 9am – 4pm
EARLY VOTING LOCATION: Wilkinson County Courthouse
ABSENTEE VOTING:
- 1ST day to apply for Absentee Ballot Application – Monday December 25th 2023
- 1st day to MAIL OUT Absentee Ballots – Monday, February 12th
- Last day to MAIL OUT Absentee Ballots – Friday March 1st
- Last day to RETURN Absentee Ballots – Tuesday, March 12th @ 7pm
ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 (ALL PRECINCTS ARE OPEN)
ELECTION DAY TIME: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
NOTICE: Elections ballot applications information
- Absentee Ballot applications are now available for the March election.
- UOCAVA Ballot applications are now available for the 2024 election cycle.
NOTICE: Wilkinson County Court House closed on January 1, 2024
In observance of the New Year Holiday, the Wilkinson County Court House will be closed Monday, January 1.



