Legal Question in Consumer Law in Georgia

Does Ga. have a FOIA law?

I am trying to get some info from the City of Kennesaw.

Does Ga. have a FOIA law?

If so, where can I find it?

If not, does the Federal FOIA apply to Kennesaw?

Bill Harris


Asked on 4/07/03, 5:18 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Keith Reisman Reisman Law

Re: Does Ga. have a FOIA law?

Yes it does. The Georgia Open Records Act that is found at O.C.G.A. � 50-18-70 through 50-18-76. You can read the code sections at http://www.legis.state.ga.us/htdig/search.htm.

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Answered on 4/08/03, 9:41 am
Phillip A. Strickland Law Offices

Re: Does Ga. have a FOIA law?

Kennesaw's web site will give you any county ordinances on point--follow the links from the Cobb County web-site. Georgia does have a law of sorts regarding disclosure of public information. I am unaware of the scope of the federal FOIA law but would presume that it doesn�t apply to states or municipalities. You did not mention what information you were wanting.

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Answered on 4/08/03, 2:57 am


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