Georgia First Amendment Foundation
Fighting for Free Speech and Government Transparency
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 Continue Reading →
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 Continue Reading →
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 Continue Reading →
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 Continue Reading →
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 Continue Reading →
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 Continue Reading →
Courts are a battleground in the Georgia First Amendment Foundation’s fight to protect and expand government transparency By Peter Canfield Georgia’s open government laws draw strength from insightful interpretation by Continue Reading →
Agencies can release information that qualifies for Open Records exemptions The Georgia Supreme Court ruled this week that public information that otherwise might qualify for an Open Records Act exemption Continue Reading →
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 Continue Reading →
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. Continue Reading →