FOIA Request to Atlanta Metropolitan State College regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Atlanta Metropolitan State College on October 22, 2025. The request seeks detailed information about the members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, the Peach Tree Times has requested a current list of board members, including each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, the request includes any official headshots or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications and directories, as well as any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University.
The request is made under the Georgia Open Records Act ยง 50.18.70 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. The Peach Tree Times emphasizes its role in providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs and underscores its commitment to transparency and accountability within public institutions. As part of this commitment, they have requested a fee waiver for accessing these records due to their status as a media organization.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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