Lawmakers have a dangerous plan for curbing free speech

Lawmakers have a dangerous plan for curbing free speech

By Nora Benavidez Beware Georgians. Senate Bill 171 is a threat to anyone in the state who wants to speak up for what they believe in. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution clearly lays out that Congress shall make no law abridging or limiting our right to...
High court secures free speech protections in Georgia

High court secures free speech protections in Georgia

In a court victory with First Amendment implications, the Supreme Court of Georgia has ruled that the state’s anti-SLAPP statute protects a speaker from being sued for defamation for criticizing a public official, unless the speaker was aware their statements were...
GFAF partners on media training for law enforcement

GFAF partners on media training for law enforcement

The Georgia First Amendment Foundation has partnered with the Society of Professional Journalists Georgia Chapter to develop an online training course for the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC). The course, led by SPJ GA and produced with guidance from GFAF...
Will knowing less about cyberattacks really make Georgians safer?

Will knowing less about cyberattacks really make Georgians safer?

By Sarah Brewerton-Palmer and Nneka I. Ewulonu Proposed legislation would limit Georgians’ right to know about cybersecurity activities and incidents. Georgia lawmakers are taking swift action on cybersecurity bills with open government implications. The Georgia First...