Georgia First Amendment Foundation

“At a time when the public is concerned about transparency of the elections and the integrity of the elections process, the total activity of the elections board should be available to the public and that includes hirings" - Richard T. Griffiths, foundation board member.

Georgia Election Board hires election skeptic as investigator The Georgia State Election Board hired a rampant voter challenger to investigate allegations of wrongdoing in elections, independent of the secretary of state’s office.

Two bills with the potential to curb free speech were signed into law this week by Gov. Brian Kemp. Both were on our Legislative Watch list for their aim to criminalize protests in public spaces, and during religious services. https://gfaf.org/legislative-watch-2026/

“I find it appalling that the state health system hasn’t met since September,” said Richard T. Griffiths, former president of the Georgia First Amendment Foundation.

Georgia public health board goes seventh straight month without meeting For the seventh month in a row, the board of the Georgia Department of Public Health will not hold a meeting this month. The board last met in September 2025.

Georgia protesters could face severe penalties under new legislation

Georgia protesters could face severe penalties under new legislation • Georgia Recorder On March 28, thousands of Georgians participated in peaceful protests across the state. They marched on public sidewalks and in the streets, places the public has long used to speak freely on issues that matter to them. But under legislation now awaiting Gov. Brian Kemp’s signature, marchers who p...