by Ashley Dale | Apr 8, 2018 | News
Three key bills restricting access to public information set to become law July 1, 2018. The General Assembly session was a busy one, and that was not a positive for government transparency. Many of the bills the Georgia First Amendment Foundation opposed were...
by Ashley Dale | Mar 26, 2018 | News
Proposal tacked onto governor’s bill could be rushed to a vote on Tuesday. An electronic-filing proposal that would jeopardize public access to court records in Georgia has found new life. The proposal died in a legislative conference committee last year, but it now...
by Ashley Dale | Mar 12, 2018 | News
Two bills rated “negative” by the Georgia First Amendment Foundation continue to make their way through the Georgia General Assembly. Senate Bill 331 would allow lottery winners to remain confidential upon request. The foundation opposes this proposed legislation,...
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...
by Ashley Dale | Feb 23, 2018 | News
A bill that would allow lottery winners to remain confidential gets a negative rating on our updated Legislative Watch of bills making their way through the Georgia General Assembly. Senate Bill 331 would shield information on people receiving significant sums of...
by Ashley Dale | Feb 16, 2018 | News
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will be the keynote speaker at the Feb. 23 Georgia Bar Media & Judiciary Conference focused on First Amendment issues and government transparency. Bottoms, who participated in the conference as a candidate last year and took...
by Ashley Dale | Feb 7, 2018 | News
High court decision keeps current recording rules in place and authorizes trial judges to permit use of electronic devices for non-recording uses. The Georgia Supreme Court on Tuesday approved a rule change that would generally keep existing protocols in place for...
by Ashley Dale | Feb 1, 2018 | News
We’re tracking government transparency legislation as the 2018 General Assembly picks up this month, and here are some of the most important ones we’re watching, both good and bad. Click here to read our full track list. SB 331 – This bill would shield...
by Ashley Dale | Feb 1, 2018 | News
GFAF argues against a restrictive interpretation of state Sunshine Laws. The Georgia Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday about whether public information that qualifies for an exemption under the Open Records Act must be withheld — even if a government agency...
by Ashley Dale | Jan 26, 2018 | News
By Tom Clyde Protecting Georgians’ right to know about their government requires particular diligence this time of year. The General Assembly is in session. The Georgia First Amendment Foundation’s mission to watch for and fight against any legislative reduction in...
