A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Dekalb County on September 26, 2024. The request, made by DeKalb Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks detailed information about county vendor payments.
The specific information requested includes a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, until the date of the request. This list should include the vendor's name, the transaction date, a description of the transaction, and the amount paid.
As representatives of DeKalb Times, we are committed to gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities 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 will continue our efforts in ensuring transparency in local government operations and look forward to receiving this information from Dekalb County.
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