by K B | Apr 8, 2020 | News
By Clare Norins Narrow restriction of local information about confirmed cases of COVID-19 begs the question: What, exactly, is the appropriate balance between protecting an individual’s identity and the public’s right to information during a public health crisis? The...
by K B | Mar 9, 2019 | News
Newly elected mayors and city council members from across the state talked about the importance of open and transparent government with Georgia First Amendment Association Vice President Jim Zachary at the Georgia Municipal Association Newly Elected...
by K B | Feb 14, 2019 | News
‘These are the people’s records, and the public deserves access to them,’ says Georgia First Amendment Foundation President Richard T. Griffiths. For the first time ever, an alleged violation of Georgia’s Open Records Act has led to criminal charges. On Feb. 11,...
by K B | Jan 29, 2019 | News
Panelists discuss transparency issues related to sexual harassment reporting, voting machines, schools and hospitals as the Georgia Legislature opens. A panel of elected officials, First Amendment lawyers and a seasoned Gold Dome journalist weighed in on potential...
by Ashley Dale | Sep 19, 2018 | News
By Jim Zachary The city of Atlanta has passed sweeping open government legislation that should be a model across Georgia. Let’s be clear. Atlanta did not have a great track record when it comes to open government under its previous administration. The ordinance...
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