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 FOIA request specifically sought records of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, until the date of the request. The information requested included specific fields such as the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and amount.
As a media organization, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These 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 a media professional.
We have asked Dekalb County officials to let us know if they have any questions regarding this request. As always, our aim is to provide our readers with accurate and timely information about how their tax dollars are being spent.
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