EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW

Check out our series of video shorts that explain what the federal Freedom of Information Act is and how to use it.

BROADEN YOUR PERSPECTIVE

Learn from experts as they explore the intersection of the First Amendment, journalism, courts and the law at the Georgia Bar, Media & Judiciary Conference.

GAIN INSIGHTS

Get the scoop on Gold Dome proceedings and politics from lawmakers, newsmakers, journalists and government transparency experts.

LEARN ABOUT SCHOOLS

Check out FAQs and other tools for accessing educational records and school board meetings in Georgia.

FOLLOW THE NEWS

GFAF speaks out on open government and free speech issues that affect Georgians. Keep up with the latest news.

LEAD WITH TRANSPARENCY

Discover why open government is good for public officials, and learn how to follow laws requiring public access to records, meetings and social media accounts.

UNDERSTAND YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW

Our resources explain Georgia’s open records and meetings laws, access to courts, access to law enforcement records and how to request public documents.

EXPLORE OPEN GOVERNMENT

Want to learn more about the public’s right to know? Request training for your organization at info@gfaf.org, and watch videos of past educational sessions.

GET THE FACTS

Wondering which records and meetings are publicly available? Curious about access to school board meetings and court proceedings? These FAQS will help.

PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW

Join the fight to defend free speech, freedom of the press and government transparency in Georgia. Become a GFAF member.

OUR COMMITMENT TO GEORGIA

Established in 1994 as a nonpartisan nonprofit, GFAF is the only organization 100% committed to protecting and expanding open government and free speech in Georgia.

OPEN GOVERNMENT UPDATES

Find out what the foundation is doing to advocate for government transparency and protect public access to government records, meetings and proceedings.

SUPPORT OUR MISSION

Your tax-deductible donation funds our fight for transparency in courtrooms and halls of government statewide. It also allows us to educate Georgians about Sunshine Laws and their right to know.