Author: Laurie Obert-Thorn
SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION RUNOFF April 18, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICES
Intent to Process Absentee Ballots
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 21-2-386(a)(3), this is to notify the citizens of Pulaski County that the Pulaski County Board of Elections will begin to process absentee ballots cast in the April 18, 2023 Special Municipal Election Runoff on April 17, 2023 at 1:00 pm. This will take place in the Voter Registration Office, Pulaski County Courthouse Annex, 45 South Lumpkin Street, Hawkinsville, GA
For additional information contact the Board of Elections at (478) 783-0828.
Public Notice for Computation and Canvassing of Returns
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 21-2-492 notice is hereby given that the computation and canvassing of the returns of votes cast in the April 18, 2023 Special Municipal Election Runoff will take place in the Voter Registration Office, Pulaski County Courthouse Annex, 45 South Lumpkin Street, Suite 113, Hawkinsville, GA., beginning at 10:00 am on Friday April 21, 2023.
For additional information contact the Board of Elections at (478) 783-0828.
SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION RUNOFF APRIL 18, 2023 LOGIC & ACCURACY TESTING
LOGIC AND ACCURACY TESTING
Pursuant to O.C.G.A 21-2-379.25; notice is hereby given that the logic and accuracy testing on the voting equipment to be used in the April 18, 2023 Special Municipal Election Runoff for Advance in Person Voting will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday April 3,2023 until completed. The testing will be at the Pulaski County Courthouse Annex, 45 South Lumpkin Street, Hawkinsville, GA. The test procedure is open to the public.
For additional information contact Board of Elections Office at (478) 783-0828.
Pursuant to O.C.G.A 21-2-379.25; notice is hereby given that the logic and accuracy testing on the voting equipment to be used in the April 18, 2023 Special Municipal Election Runoff will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday April 14, 2023 until completed. The testing will be at the Pulaski County Courthouse Annex, 45 South Lumpkin Street, Hawkinsville, GA. The test procedure is open to the public.
For additional information contact Board of Elections Office at (478) 783-0828.
Pulaski County Request for Qualifications (RFQ) For Architecture Services
Pulaski County is requesting statements of qualifications from architecture firms interested in assisting the county in its effort to undertake design and construction management of improvements to the county senior citizens center to be funded through state and local funds including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Interested parties are invited to secure an RFQ package from Dean Nelson, Middle Georgia Regional Commission, 175 Emery Highway, Suite C, Macon, Georgia 31217 or by calling (478) 751-6160.
To be considered, proposals must be received by 4:00 pm, March 9, 2023, at the Middle Georgia Regional Commission, Attn: Dean Nelson, 175 Emery Highway, Suite C, Macon, Georgia 31217. An electronic copy of the proposal must be included. This may be submitted on a flash drive, CD, or via email by shared link to dn*****@mg***.org. Zip files will be rejected via email. All proposals must be sealed and should be clearly labeled. Proposals received after the specified date and time will not be considered.
Section 3
This is a Section 3 contract opportunity. This project is covered under the requirements of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968. This project must ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by CDBG funds shall, to the greatest extent feasible, and consistent with federal, state and local laws and regulations, be directed toward low and very low-income persons, particularly those who are recipients of government funding for housing, and to business concerns which provide economic opportunities to low and very low-income persons in coordination with the Section 3 provisions of the Housing and Urban Redevelopment Act of 1968 – 24CFR Part 135.
Fair Housing
This project must affirmatively further fair housing and steps must be taken to analyze impediments to fair housing choice in Pulaski County, and take steps to overcome any identified impediments in efforts to promote fair housing for Pulaski County residents.
Section 504
This project must ensure that no qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from the participation in or be denied the benefits of services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination of any such entity as prescribed by law in the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794, as amended.
Pulaski County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. Pulaski County is an equal opportunity employer.
Public Hearing Notice
Public Hearing Notice
Pulaski County is considering applying to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for a Community Development Block Grant of up to $1,000,000 for the construction of a new community senior center. The activities for which these funds may be used are in the areas of housing, public facilities, and economic development that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income persons.
More specific details regarding eligible activities, disclosure of a possible conflict of interest pertaining to elected officials living in the project’s target area, fair housing laws and Pulaski County’s commitment to further fair housing, the estimated amount of funds proposed to be used for activities to benefit low- and moderate-income persons, and the rating system will be provided at a public hearing, which will be held at the Pulaski County Senior Citizens Center, 191 Broad Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036, on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 10:00 am.
The purpose of this hearing will be to obtain citizen input into the development of the application. Pulaski County is committed to providing all persons with equal access to its services, programs, activities, education, and employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or age. Persons with special needs relating to handicapped accessibility or foreign language should contact Laurie Obert-Thorn, County Clerk at (478) 783-4154 before March 17, 2023, at the Pulaski County Courthouse Annex, 45 South Lumpkin Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036, between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, except holidays. Persons with hearing disabilities can contact us at our TDD number 1-800-255-0056 or (Voice) 1-800-255-0135.
PUBLIC NOTICE – SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION MARCH 21ST, 2023
Intent to Process Absentee Ballots
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 21-2-386(a)(3), this is to notify the citizens of Pulaski County that the Pulaski County Board of Elections will begin to process absentee ballots cast in the March 21st 2023 Special Municipal Election, March 20th 2023 at 1:00 pm. This will take place in the Voter Registration Office, Pulaski County Courthouse Annex, 45 South Lumpkin Street, Hawkinsville, GA
For additional information contact the Board of Elections at (478) 783-0828.
Public Notice for Computation and Canvassing of Returns
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 21-2-492 notice is hereby given that the computation and canvassing of the returns of votes cast in the March 21st 2023 Special Municipal Election will take place in the Voter Registration Office, Pulaski County Courthouse Annex, 45 South Lumpkin Street, Suite 113, Hawkinsville, GA., beginning at 1:30 p.m. on March 24th, 2023.
For additional information contact the Board of Elections at (478) 783-0828.
PUBLIC NOTICE Logic and Accuracy Testing – Special Municipal Election March 21, 2023
LOGIC AND ACCURACY TESTING
Pursuant to O.C.G.A 21-2-379.25; notice is hereby given that the logic and accuracy testing on the voting equipment to be used in the March 21, 2023 Special Election for Advance in Person Voting will begin at 9 a.m. on Tuesday February 21, 2023 until completed. The testing will be at the Pulaski County Courthouse Annex, 45 South Lumpkin Street, Hawkinsville, GA. The test procedure is open to the public.
For additional information contact Board of Elections Office at (478) 783-0828.
Pursuant to O.C.G.A 21-2-379.25; notice is hereby given that the logic and accuracy testing on the voting equipment to be used in the March 21, 2023 Special Election will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday March 17, 2023 until completed. The testing will be at the Pulaski County Courthouse Annex, 45 South Lumpkin Street, Hawkinsville, GA. The test procedure is open to the public.
For additional information contact Board of Elections Office at (478) 783-0828.
Commissioner Meeting time change
The Pulaski County Commissioner’s meeting scheduled for Monday, February 6, 2023 will begin at 11:00 am in the Annex building located at 45 S. Lumpkin St, Hawkinsville, GA.
ELECTION NOTICE
The following have qualified for the Special Municipal Election to fill the vacancy in Post 1 of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Hawkinsville, Georgia to be held on March 21st, 2023:
Bernice Banks
Gregory L. Brown
Darreon Jelks
Victoria Ashley Whitehead
Election Supervisor
Pulaski County Board of Elections and Registrars
Call for a Special Election
Call for Special Election
Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with O.C.G.A. §21-2-540, a special election shall be held in The City of Hawkinsville to fill the vacancy in Post 1 of the Board of Commissioners of the City of
Hawkinsville, Georgia caused by the death of Commissioner James A. Colson. The special election will be held on March 21, 2023.
Qualifying for the special election shall be held at the Office of the Election Superintendent beginning at 8:30 AM on January 23rd 2023 and ending at 4:30 PM on January 25th, 2023. The qualifying fee shall be $162.00.
All persons who are not registered to vote and who desire to register to vote in the special election may register to vote through the close of business on February 21, 2023.
Early voting will held February 27th through March 17th 2023.
Polls will be open from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm on Election Day.
Should a runoff election be required, such runoff will be held on April 181\ 2023.