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What Are Georgia’s Open Records Laws?

by B.T. ClarkApril 16, 2025April 16, 2025

When it comes to transparency in state and local government, Georgia law is clear: Public records belong to the public. Under the Georgia Open Records Act, nearly all documents, emails, maps, photographs and other records generated by public agencies must be made available for public inspection — unless specifically exempted by law. The intent is […]

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Meet The Supremes: Who Are Georgia’s Supreme Court Justices?

by Thom ChandlerMay 29, 2024May 29, 2024
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Why Does Georgia Make Your Driver’s License and Vehicle Registration Due on Your Birthday?

by Thom ChandlerApril 19, 2024April 19, 2024
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Georgia Government 101: What does Georgia’s Secretary of State Do?

by Thom ChandlerOctober 19, 2022October 19, 2022
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Georgia Government 101: What does the State School Superintendent do?

by Thom ChandlerOctober 19, 2022October 19, 2022
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Georgia Government 101: What does the state Attorney General do?

by Thom ChandlerOctober 18, 2022October 19, 2022
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Georgia Government 101: What does the Governor do?

by Thom ChandlerOctober 17, 2022October 17, 2022
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Georgia Government 101: What does the Lieutenant Governor do?

by Thom ChandlerOctober 15, 2022October 17, 2022
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Georgia Government 101: What does the Insurance Commissioner do?

by Thom ChandlerApril 17, 2018May 20, 2022
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Georgia Government 101: What does the Commissioner of Agriculture do?

by Thom ChandlerApril 9, 2018May 22, 2022

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