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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...

How to get the public information you want: Guidance from an elected official

by Ashley Dale | Mar 5, 2018 | Attorneys, Events, News, Resources, Uncategorized, Weltner Award

By Lisa Cupid One area where my positions as a citizen and an elected official fully align is in my support for government transparency. Transparency helps citizens get information they need, and it also helps elected officials get out information about what we are...

SAVE THE DATE: Weltner Freedom of Information Award Banquet, Oct. 19

by Ashley Dale | Sep 23, 2017 | Events, News, Weltner Award

Event to honor the Carter Center’s Global Access to Information Program and the late Judge Stephanie B. Manis of Fulton County Superior Court. The Carter Center’s Global Access to Information Program works to improve governance and transform citizens’ lives worldwide...

Invest in the First Amendment—become a Weltner Banquet sponsor today

by Ashley Dale | Sep 14, 2017 | Events, News, Weltner Award

Reserve space now for the Weltner Freedom of Information Award Banquet, Oct. 19. The Georgia First Amendment Foundation’s annual Weltner Banquet is the greatest source of financial support for our narrow and essential mission: fighting for free speech, government...
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