2013 Weltner Award

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

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The Georgia Supreme Court will hear oral argument about a new exemption to the open records act.
On Monday, June 17, 2013, the Georgia Supreme Court will hear oral argument concerning a new exemption to the state's open records act. The case concerns exemptions to release of data pertaining to… »
The Board of Regents has been sued on an open records matter.
A former Georgia Perimeter student journalist filed a lawsuit against the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for failing to produce public records concerning a budget shortfall that… »
GFAF signs on to letter to Attorney General Eric Holder
GFAF joined the Free Press and more than 60 civil liberties, digital rights, press freedom and public interest groups who sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder demanding a full, transparent… »


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Upcoming Events	Weltner Award Winners
Metro Regional Educational Service open records program GFAF open government presentation to metro Atlanta area school purchasing directors. Speaker is GFAF's Carolyn Carlson. 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. Speaker is Peter Canfield. When: Thu September 26 18:30 - Mon September 23 20:30 Where: Kennesaw State University (Social Scienc 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.