FOIA Request to Georgia College & State University regarding Public University FY 2024 Employee Salaries on December 5, 2025.
On December 5, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Georgia College & State University by Peach Tree Times. The request seeks comprehensive records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2024. This inquiry is made under the Georgia Open Records Act § 50.18.70 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The requested records include detailed data fields such as fiscal year, employee name, gender, age or year of birth (if not exempt), date of birth (if not exempt or limited to month/year), employer name, title or position, department, hire date, compensation amount (including base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (e.g., salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time). The request emphasizes that even if some fields are absent from certain records, all responsive records should be produced. Additionally, if any portion of a record is deemed exempt from disclosure, non-exempt portions should be released in redacted form rather than withheld entirely.
Peach Tree Times highlights its role as a media organization dedicated to providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable. As such, they have requested a fee waiver due to their status as media professionals. The requester is also affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
