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NOTICE: Courthouse closed 9/5/2022
The Wilkinson County Courthouse will be closed Monday, September 5. The Courthouse will reopen on Tuesday, September 6 at 8:00 am.
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: Work Session and Call Meeting on Monday, August 22, 2022
The Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, August 22, 2022 in a Work Session at 11:00 a.m. to receive a presentation on vehicle leasing for the county. Immediately following the work session, Commissioners will enter into a call meeting for the purpose of deciding on the purchase of body cameras for deputies.
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 Work Session or Call Meeting 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: Recreation Dept meeting 7/27/2022
The Wilkinson County Recreation Department will be meeting Wednesday July 27, 2022 at 5:30pm. The meeting will be held in the Commissioner’s Chambers.
NOTICE: Courthouse closed on 7/1/2022
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
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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
