A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Bryan County Election Department on October 29, 2024. The request was made by Savannah Standard, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The request specifically sought information about the methods being used by the department to count votes in the upcoming election. In case of manual counting, Savannah Standard also asked for an estimated number of people who would be working on election night.
As a media organization, we at Savannah Standard are committed to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Access to such public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities.
In our request, we have expressed our belief that we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional given our role in disseminating information. We await a response from the Bryan County Election Department and will keep our readers updated with any developments.
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