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GFAF pays tribute to Griffiths’ dedication and impact

GFAF pays tribute to Griffiths’ dedication and impact

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...
GFAF applauds lawmakers for removing transparency-eroding provisions of Senate Bill 12

GFAF applauds lawmakers for removing transparency-eroding provisions of Senate Bill 12

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...
Georgia’s “anti-doxing” legislation upsets the balance between free speech and privacy

Georgia’s “anti-doxing” legislation upsets the balance between free speech and privacy

by K B | Mar 30, 2025 | Legislative Watch

Fast-moving Senate Bill 27 tramples on First Amendment rights and still won’t stop exposure of personally identifying information By Harsh Patel No one – whether they are a private figure or a public official – wants to be harassed online with their private...
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...
Change to first-offender law would enable corruption cover-ups

Change to first-offender law would enable corruption cover-ups

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...
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