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Open Government

"Government operates best when it operates openly."

 

Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to some of the more common questions asked about the Open Meetings Act and the Open Records Act.

How to Make an Open Records Request
Information on where and how to make an open records request.

Handbooks on Open Government
These handbooks on Open Government are prepared by the Office of the Attorney General and the Georgia First Amendment Foundation to guide citizens, law enforcement and school officials in their understanding of the requirements of the Open Records and Open Meetings Acts in Georgia.

The Law
Help in locating provisions of the Open Meetings and Open Records Acts.

Open Government Mediation Program
The Open Government Mediation Program is a service of the Attorney General's office designed to assist members of the public whose local governments may not be complying with requirements of the Open Meetings Act or the Open Records Act.