by K B | Feb 19, 2026 | Attorneys, News
Updated Feb. 19, 2026 When a police officer stops a car, enters a private home, detains someone in public or otherwise acts for the first time in a matter of police business, that action is, under law, recorded in an initial police report. And that initial report is,...
by K B | Oct 13, 2025 | Legislative Watch, News
By Shweta Krishnan The Georgia First Amendment Foundation is honoring foundation board member Richard T. Griffiths with its Founder’s Award, a tribute to one of its own for steadfast commitment to the organization and its mission. “This award recognizes Richard’s...
by K B | Sep 3, 2025 | News, Weltner Award
Charles Davis has helped loose a small army of journalists holding public officials to account when government strays from Georgia’s Sunshine Laws. Dean of the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication since 2013, Davis ensures...
by K B | Jun 26, 2025 | Attorneys, News
By Clare Norins & Joy Ramsingh As the Georgia Legislature recognizes, “open government is essential to a free, open, and democratic society.” OCGA 15-18-70(a). In many ways, Georgia prioritizes open government. For instance, the state Open Records Act requires an...
by K B | Apr 4, 2025 | Legislative Watch, News
State transparency laws remain strong, protecting the public’s right to know about crucial crime, policing and legislative information. The Georgia First Amendment Foundation is pleased that lawmakers passed Senate Bill 12 in its original form, shedding...
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