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Ga. Supreme Court Chief Justice Harris Hines advocated for the public’s right to know

by K B | Nov 13, 2018 | News

In the days following former Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harris Hines’ death on Nov. 4, he has been praised for his judicial acumen, fairness and kindness. The Georgia First Amendment Foundation remembers him as a friend of our organization and our cause....

Donors pledge more than $136,000 in great show of support for the foundation’s open government mission

by K B | Oct 19, 2018 | Events, News, Weltner Award

Contributions announced at Oct. 17 Weltner Award Banquet will help educate Georgians on the public’s right to access public documents, meetings and proceedings. The Georgia First Amendment Foundation has received pledges, sponsorships and individual donations adding...

New City of Atlanta open records approach a ray of sunshine

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...

Georgia First Amendment Foundation names Judge James Bodiford 2018 Weltner Award honoree

by Ashley Dale | Sep 5, 2018 | News, Weltner Award

Cobb County senior judge recognized for keeping courts open during some of the state’s highest-profile criminal cases. Cobb County Superior Court Senior Judge James Bodiford has earned a reputation for protecting the public’s right to courtroom access while presiding...

Weltner Banquet art auction: No Obstruction to Free Speech

by Ashley Dale | Sep 5, 2018 | News, Weltner Award

Large mobile represents relationships between U.S. presidents and free expression; auction proceeds will support the foundation’s mission. The tangle of quotes in Richard T. Griffiths’ hanging mobile, No Obstruction to Free Speech, is designed to give context to the...

Join us: Weltner Freedom of Information Award Banquet, Oct. 17

by Ashley Dale | Aug 31, 2018 | News, Weltner Award

Sponsorship opportunities and tickets available now — join us to celebrate and support open government in Georgia. The Georgia First Amendment Foundation’s annual Weltner Freedom of Information Award Banquet is the greatest source of financial support for our narrow...
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