A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dekalb County on September 26, 2024, seeking details about county vendor payments. The request was made by DeKalb Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
In the FOIA request, we at DeKalb Times asked for a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, until September 26, 2024. We requested that the list include specific fields such as the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and amount.
As journalists at DeKalb Times, we are committed to gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. In light of our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We eagerly await a response from Dekalb County regarding this FOIA request. Our aim is always to ensure transparency in local government operations and keep our readers informed about how their tax dollars are being spent.
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