2013 Weltner Award

Supreme Court Chief Justice Carol W. Hunstein Receives 2013 Weltner Award

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Judges Turn Out for Dinner Honoring Chief Justice Hunstein
Photos from the 2013 Dinner The 12th annual Charles L. Weltner Freedom of Information Award Banquet brought out a host of judges who joined in supporting the 2013 honoree, Georgia Supreme Court… »
March 14th Weltner Banquet to honor Justice Hunstein
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March 14, 2013 Weltner Banquet tickets
Throughout a 21- year tenure as a justice on the Georgia Supreme Court, Chief Justice Carol W. Hunstein has been an unwavering supporter of public access to the courts and a strong… »


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Upcoming Events	Weltner Award Winners
Emerson Municipal Court open records training GFAF presentation on open records hosted by Emerson Municipal Court and open to all. When: Mon June 17 09:00 - 10:30 Where: Emerson Municipal Court Tweet Metro Regional Educational Service open records program GFAF open government presentation to metro Atlanta area school purchasing directors. When: Thu September 12 10:00 - 12:00 Where: Smyrna Tweet Media Law Resource Center Program, co-hosted by GFAF and MLRC, on changes in the news business brought about by the internet, including citizen journalism, user generated content, and the liability faced by both media and individuals. When: Mon September 23 10:00 - 12:00 Where: Kennesaw State University Tweet	In the spirit of Charles L. Weltner The Weltner Freedom of Information Banquet, which occurs each January, honors the Georgian who has done the most for freedom of information. It is named for the former chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court who championed F.O.I. and ethics in state government.