FOIA Request to Georgia Highlands College regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records was submitted to Georgia Highlands College under the Georgia Open Records Act by a representative of Peach Tree Times. The request seeks detailed information about the university’s governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, the requested records include a current list of board members with their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, any official headshots or photographs maintained by the university for use in publications or on its website are sought. The request also asks for any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university for press releases, directories, or public profiles.
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. They emphasize the importance of access to public records for media professionals to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. The requester has also asked for a fee waiver due to their role as a member of the media.
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