Open Records Training Seminar
March 18 @ 7:30 am – 12:30 pm
Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Law, all state, county, and municipal records, except those specifically exempted from being open to inspection by the general public, shall be open for a personal inspection by any citizen of this state at a reasonable time and place. It is those records not subject to public disclosure or portions of records that must be redacted that raises questions. It is critical that law enforcement be as well informed as possible regarding the laws governing the access of the public to the information that government has.
Due to the overwhelming requests for training on this topic, GSA is offering an Open Records for Law Enforcement training. Presented by Cheryl Payton with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, this approximate 4-hour class is scheduled for March 18, 2025. Each student will receive a copy of the 2014 edition of Georgia Law Enforcement and the Open Records Act “blue book”.
The class is limited to 70 students. Please register early.
Registration Deadline: March 10, 2025
The location for this training is:
The GSA will NOT reserve a block of rooms for students for this event. However, if you need lodging, you may consider these area hotels for accommodations Hotel Accommodations must be sought by the student, requesting the hotel’s government rate. Recommended hotels are:
| Holiday Inn Express 1041 Ramada Land Madison, Ga. 30650 706-342-9190 Government Rate $121 | The James Madison Inn 260 W Washington St. Madison, GA 30650 706-342-7040 *call for pricing – mention LE Training at the GSA | Hampton Inn 2021 Eatonton Road Madison, Ga. 30650 706-342-9003 Government Rate $96 |
***You must present your tax-exempt forms to the hotel at check-in.
Tuesday, March 18 at: Georgia Sheriffs’ Association
| Registration | 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. |
| Training | 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
- You must pre-register by completing the on-line registration form.
- There is a $20.00 registration fee to cover printed materials.
- Registration deadline is March 10, 2025
Registration
Training
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