A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dekalb County on September 26, 2024. The request was made by us at DeKalb Times, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The request seeks access to public records detailing all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, till the date of the request. The specific fields requested for each payment include the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and amount.
As members of the media, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to these public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We await a response from Dekalb County regarding this FOIA request and will keep our readers updated with any developments.
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