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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...

Proposed rule change could restrict access to Georgia courts

by Ashley Dale | Jul 20, 2017 | News

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 result in less public access to courtrooms. The Council of Superior Court Judges of...

Q&A with Hollie Manheimer: Two decades of protecting the public’s right to know

by Ashley Dale | May 12, 2017 | News

Hollie Manheimer has been executive director of the Georgia First Amendment Foundation since January 1996. This month she’s stepping down from the post, although she’ll continue as a volunteer with the foundation. Join us as we celebrate her years of service on May 23...

Open government protections fared well in legislative session

by Ashley Dale | Apr 3, 2017 | News

There were a few nail-biting moments for government transparency advocates during this year’s state General Assembly session. But, in the end, lawmakers treaded lightly on Georgians’ rights to access government records, meetings and proceedings and to practice free...

Electronic filing bill remains top GFAF legislative concern; could erode public access to court records

by Ashley Dale | Mar 15, 2017 | News

Accessing court records could take longer and cost more if an electronic-filing measure making its way through the Georgia General Assembly passes in its current form. House Bill 15 tops the “negative” bills detailed in our updated Legislative Watch. The bill requires...
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