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Library workers deserve protection, not prosecution

Library workers deserve protection, not prosecution

by K B | Mar 30, 2025 | Legislative Watch, News

Senate Bill 74 threatens roles and responsibilities of busier-than-ever public library workers By Adoris M. Gibbs Georgians have access to a public library in every county in the state, adding up to more than 400 public library branches. In 2024, Georgia’s library...
Senate Bill 27 erodes First Amendment rights and still won’t protect against doxing

Senate Bill 27 erodes First Amendment rights and still won’t protect against doxing

by K B | Mar 20, 2025 | Legislative Watch, News

GFAF’s letter of concern to lawmakers explains how people could be criminally charged for sharing information that’s already public. Threats and harassment, particularly those enabled by the anonymity of social media, are real and serious concerns in Georgia and...
Environmental advocate Sally Bethea to be honored with 2024 Weltner Award

Environmental advocate Sally Bethea to be honored with 2024 Weltner Award

by K B | Sep 10, 2024 | Events, News, Weltner Award

GFAF award celebrating open government, free speech will be presented Oct. 21. Freedom of information is at the heart of Sally Bethea’s environmental advocacy. As the first Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, Bethea relied on government records, meetings and proceedings...
Georgia Supreme Court strengthens public access to records

Georgia Supreme Court strengthens public access to records

by K B | Aug 13, 2024 | Attorneys, News

The high court’s Aug. 13 decision is a victory for government transparency in our state.  The Supreme Court of Georgia has unanimously reaffirmed that Georgians have the right to demand public records from a government agency’s private contractors. The high...

GFAF concerned about erosion of open government advocacy in Georgia

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...
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