Contact Us

The Transparency Project of Georgia can be reached through the contact information provided on this page. We welcome inquiries from citizens, media professionals, public officials, and anyone interested in government transparency in Georgia.

For general questions about open meetings and open records, we encourage you to review our educational resources first, as many common questions are addressed in our guides and the Sunshine Q&A archives.

If you have a specific question that is not addressed in our existing resources, please reach out and we will do our best to point you in the right direction. Remember that our guidance is educational in nature and should not be considered legal advice.

For urgent transparency concerns, such as an ongoing violation of the Open Meetings Act, we recommend contacting the Georgia Attorney General’s office directly, as they have the enforcement authority to investigate and address violations in real time.

While the Transparency Project does not file open records requests on behalf of individual citizens, we can provide general guidance on how to navigate the open records process. Our educational resources explain the rights and procedures under Georgia’s Open Records Act.

If you are having difficulty with a specific open records request, we recommend reviewing our guides on the topic and, if necessary, consulting with the Georgia First Amendment Foundation, which provides more detailed assistance to citizens facing transparency challenges.

For situations where a government agency is refusing to comply with a legitimate records request, you may need to consult with a private attorney or file a complaint with the Attorney General’s office. These entities have the legal authority to compel compliance.

We encourage all citizens to familiarize themselves with their rights under the Open Records Act before filing requests. Understanding the law’s requirements and exemptions can help you craft more effective requests and respond appropriately if your request is denied.

The Transparency Project is always interested in hearing about transparency issues across Georgia. Information about potential violations of the Open Meetings Act or Open Records Act helps us understand the state of government transparency and identify areas where additional advocacy or education may be needed.

If you believe you have witnessed a violation of Georgia’s transparency laws, the most important step is to document the incident thoroughly. Record dates, times, names of officials involved, and any other relevant details. If you were prevented from recording a public meeting, note the circumstances as precisely as possible.

For enforcement purposes, transparency violations should be reported directly to the Georgia Attorney General’s office, which has the legal authority to investigate and prosecute violations. You can also contact the Georgia First Amendment Foundation for guidance on how to proceed.

The Transparency Project may cover significant transparency cases through our educational resources to help other citizens understand their rights and the consequences of violations. However, we are not an enforcement body and cannot take legal action on your behalf.

Media organizations across Georgia are welcome to partner with the Transparency Project in several ways. The most straightforward partnership involves republishing our free editorials on government transparency, which are available at no charge to any publication.

These editorials, written by award-winning editorial writer Jim Zachary, address fundamental issues of government transparency and civic responsibility. They are designed to be accessible to a general audience and can be published as-is or adapted for local context.

Media organizations can also reference and link to our educational resources when covering transparency-related stories. Our guides on police records, executive sessions, public notice requirements, and other topics provide useful background information for journalists.

For more extensive partnership opportunities, including speaking engagements, joint educational events, or collaborative projects, please reach out through our contact information. We are always looking for ways to expand the reach of transparency education across Georgia.

In addition to the resources provided by the Transparency Project of Georgia, several other organizations offer valuable information about government transparency in the state. The Georgia First Amendment Foundation is a leading resource, offering published guides, legal analysis, and citizen assistance.

The Georgia Attorney General’s office publishes information about transparency law enforcement and provides guidance for government agencies seeking to comply with the Open Meetings Act and Open Records Act. Their website includes helpful resources for both citizens and officials.

The Georgia Press Association has also been active in transparency advocacy, providing resources for journalists covering government proceedings and supporting legislative efforts to strengthen the state’s transparency laws.

For legal analysis and academic perspective on Georgia transparency law, law school clinics and legal publications occasionally address open government topics. These resources can provide deeper insight into the legal framework and its application in specific situations.