Ossoff calls on USPS Inspector General to investigate statewide mail disruptions in Georgia

ATLANTA - Sen. Jon Ossoff and Fulton County Clerk of Superior and Magistrate Courts Ché Alexander discussed how the ongoing issues with the United States Postal Service at its Palmetto facility are impacting court proceedings. 

During a press conference on Tuesday, Sen. Ossoff announced his initiative to prompt an inquiry by the USPS Inspector General into significant mail delays affecting residents statewide. This follows reports from Clerk Alexander detailing over 1,100 letters marked for return by USPS, some with original postmarks dating back years, received during the week of June 3. 

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Ossoff, who has been at the forefront of efforts to hold USPS accountable, emphasized the urgency of resolving these delays, crucial for Georgia families and businesses reliant on timely mail service. 

The press conference, held at the Fulton County Courthouse, underscored the critical need for swift action to address systemic issues within USPS operations, particularly at the Palmetto facility. 

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