by K B | May 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Georgia First Amendment Foundation is very disappointed in the University of Georgia’s decision to stop providing direct advocacy and representation to Georgia journalists and citizens asserting their rights under the state Open Records Act and Open Meetings...
by K B | Apr 30, 2024 | Attorneys, News
At issue: What is lawful public access to records held by individuals who are both contractors for and employees of a government agency? The Supreme Court of Georgia is reviewing a lower court ruling that, as it stands, diminishes Georgians’ power to seek public...
by K B | Apr 28, 2024 | News, Resources
ATLANTA – The Georgia First Amendment Foundation (“GFAF”) is concerned about law enforcement’s use of pepper balls and tear gas against protestors at Emory University and about reports of police interference with journalists covering the protests. Speech and assembly...
by K B | Mar 28, 2024 | Legislative Watch, News
By Jessica Cooper Lawmakers’ proposed amendment to Georgia’s First Offender Act would allow public officials who pled guilty of corruption to hide their criminal records from the public. The change is contained in House Bill 909, which mandates automatic sealing of...
by K B | Mar 27, 2024 | Legislative Watch, News
By Madi Blair In schools and society, social media plays a dual role as information repository and forum for expression. That’s why the wholesale school social media ban that Georgia lawmakers are proposing is so dangerous. It’s a censorship multiplier. Senate Bill...