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Make plans to attend Ga. Bar Media & Judiciary Conference Feb. 22, 2019

Posted on February 4, 2019 by John McCosh

Register now for the 28th Annual Georgia Bar Media & Judiciary Conference, scheduled 9 a.m. to 5 pm. on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, at the State Bar of Georgia Conference Continue Reading →

Posted in News | Tagged open courtrooms, open government, Rule 22 | Leave a reply

Teaching the public’s right to know

Posted on December 6, 2018 by ashleygfaf

Barely a week goes by that you don’t hear about a public agency or official in Georgia falling short of the transparency required by the state’s Sunshine Laws. Some have Continue Reading →

Posted in News, Weltner Award | Tagged open courtrooms, transparency training, Weltner Award Banquet | 1 Reply

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

Posted on October 19, 2018 by John McCosh

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 →

Posted in Events, News, Weltner Award | Tagged open courtrooms, Weltner Banquet | Leave a reply

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

Posted on September 5, 2018 by ashleygfaf

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 →

Posted in News, Weltner Award | Tagged Freedom of Information, open courtrooms, Weltner Award Banquet | 1 Reply

Atlanta mayor to address 1st Amendment conference co-sponsored by the foundation

Posted on February 16, 2018 by ashleygfaf

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 Continue Reading →

Posted in News | Tagged 2018 Georgia General Assembly, 2108, Georgia Supreme Court, open courtrooms | Leave a reply

Ga. Supreme Court order allows judicial discretion over electronics in courtrooms

Posted on February 7, 2018 by ashleygfaf

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 Continue Reading →

Posted in News | Tagged open courtrooms, Rule 22 | Leave a reply

GFAF’s Legislative Watch: Bad bills and unintended consequences

Posted on January 26, 2018 by ashleygfaf

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 Continue Reading →

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Superior Court judges approve rule change that narrows electronics use in courtrooms

Posted on July 27, 2017 by ashleygfaf

Georgia Supreme Court still has say over whether change to ‘Rule 22’ will take effect. The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia has approved a change that would keep Continue Reading →

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Update: Proposed rule change could restrict access to Georgia courts

Posted on July 24, 2017 by ashleygfaf

Council of Superior Court Judges to vote by Wednesday on whether to curb electronics in courtrooms. Georgia courts are one step closer to becoming less accessible to the public. On Continue Reading →

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Proposed rule change could restrict access to Georgia courts

Posted on July 20, 2017 by ashleygfaf

Judicial council to meet Monday on citizen use of electronics in courtrooms. July 20, 2017—A statewide judicial council is scheduled to meet Monday to consider a rule change that could Continue Reading →

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