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EDITORIAL: Prison transparency essential
The people of Georgia have the right and need to know what is going on behind prison walls ... Read more
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ZACHARY: Public records conviction upheld
The Georgia Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of a former city official who violated the Open Records ... Read more
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ZACHARY: Public wins major victory in right to know battle
Every elected and appointed official in the state of Georgia should know the name Jenna Garland. Read more
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Red Book catalogs Georgia open government laws
VALDOSTA — “Sunshine Laws: A Guide to Open Government in Georgia,” known as the state as "Red Book" ... Read more
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Making an open records request
VALDOSTA — Every local government is required to designate a public records custodian and make that person's contact ... Read more
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Exempt records can be released
Just because a record held by local government is considered exempt from the state’s Open Records Act does ... Read more
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GFAF red and blue books define open government
VALDOSTA — “Georgia’s Sunshine Laws: A Citizen’s Guide to Open Government,” The Georgia's First Amendment Foundations "red book" ... Read more
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Law enforcement must comply with law
VALDOSTA — The Open Records Act serves as a way to encourage public access to information and confidence ... Read more
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Exemptions to open records laws
VALDOSTA — Georgia's open government legislation begins with these words: “The strong public policy of this state is ... Read more