Category: News
NOTICE: Thanksgiving closing
The Courthouse will be closing on Wednesday November 27th at 12:00pm and will remain closed until Monday December 2, 2024.
NOTICE: 1st Annual Christmas Lighting Celebration Photos
Wilkinson County hosted its 1st Annual Christmas Lighting Celebration. Click to view some of the event photos.
NOTICE: Courthouse closed on 11/28/2024 and 11/29/2024 for Thanksgiving Day
The Wilkinson County Courthouse will be closed Thursday & Friday, 11/28/24 & 11/29/24 in observance of Thanksgiving.
NOTICE: Courthouse closed for Veteran’s Day (Nov 11, 2024)
The Wilkinson County Courthouse will be closed Monday November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. The Courthouse will reopen Tuesday November 12, at 8:00am.
NOTICE: Development Authority of Wilkinson County seeking Executive Director (position filled as of 7/29/2025)
The Development Authority of Wilkinson County, Georgia is seeking a highly qualified candidate with both a technical expertise and passion for community-centered innovation to serve as its Executive Director.
The Middle Georgia Regional Commission will be receiving all application materials and will conduct the initial screening for this position.
Applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday, November 22, 2024 to be considered in the first review of applications.
To be considered for this position, interested candidates should submit by email a cover letter, resume, at least three job-related references (with email and phone numbers), as well as salary history to wilkinsonrecruit@mg-rc.org with the subject line “Development Authority”.
Please contact the Middle Georgia Regional Commission with any questions at wilkinsonrecruit@mg-rc.org regarding the position.
Click HERE to read the full job description.
NOTICE: Intent to process and tabulate early of absentee ballots
PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. 21-2-386(a)(1)(G) (2) (A) & 183-1-14) This is to notify the citizens of Wilkinson County that the Wilkinson County Board of Elections/Registrar Office, will begin Processing of the ballots for the November 5, 2024, General Election at 9:00 a.m. on October 31, 2024, until completed. Early Processing will be in the Wilkinson County Election & Registration Office in the courthouse at 100 Bacon St, Rm 133 Irwinton, GA 31042.
The early processing of absentee ballots before the closing of the polls shall be a controlled process to maintain the secrecy of all ballots and to protect against the collection or disclosure of any balloting information before the close of the polls at 7:00 PM on Election Day.
For additional information, you may contact the Board of Election Office at (478) 946-2188
Wilkinson County Board of Elections & Registrations
NOTICE: Early Voting Dates
Early Voting is being held at the Wilkinson County Courthouse located at 100 Bacon St. Irwinton, GA 31042
- 10/15 -10/19/2024 from 9 am to 5 pm
- 10/21 – 10/26/2024 from 9 am to 5 pm
- 10/28 – 11/01/20024 from 9 am to 5 pm
We will have no Sunday voting.
You can also go to My Voter Website to see sample ballots as well as dates and times of early voting.
NOTICE: Request for quotes to renovatation of the old jail
The Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners will be accepting bids on the following County Project:
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- Renovation of the old jail to included but not be limited to:
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- Floor repairs including carpet removal & new floor installation
- Repairing and painting walls
Work will be done to facilities located at 100 Bacon Street, Irwinton, GA, next to the Wilkinson County Courthouse. 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 12:00 P.M., November 4, 2024, 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 RFQ
Tracy D. Strange
County Manager
Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners
Telephone: 478-946-2236
NOTICE: Courthouse closed on 9/27/2024 due to weather
Due to the inclement weather conditions, the courthouse will be closed tomorrow, Friday, September 27. The courthouse will reopen Monday, September 30 normal business hours. We do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
NOTICE: accepting sealed bids for ‘resurfacing of 2 County Maintained Roads within Wilkinson County’
The Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners will be accepting sealed bids on the following County Project:
- Resurfacing of 2 County Maintained Roads within Wilkinson County.
2013 Department of Transportation Specifications for Patching, Leveling, Resurfacing, Tack Coat, and Stripping. Payment will be based on quantities in place. Bidders are required to visit roads prior to bidding.
Project Scope: The project consists of approximately 3.30 miles of roadway
The successful bidder will submit a certificate of workers comp., liability insurance, and performance bond in the amount of 100% of the project upon being awarded the bid.
Please use bid documentation sheets to document your bids.
Sealed Bids will be accepted until 2:00 P.M., Monday November 4, 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. Interested bidders can contact Tracy Strange, County Manger tstrange@wilkinsoncounty.net for the list of roads for resurfacing.
PLEASE MARK “RESURFACING” ON YOUR BID PACKAGE.
Tracy D. Strange
County Manager
Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners
Telephone: 478-946-2236
