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 committed to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, asked for specific records related to county vendor payments.
The requested information includes a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, through September 26, 2024. The details required in the list include the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and the amount paid.
As a media organization dedicated to providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable, we at DeKalb Times believe access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. In light of our role in disseminating information to the public, we have also requested a fee waiver as part of this FOIA request.
We await a response from Dekalb County regarding this matter. We will continue to keep our readers informed about developments in this story as we strive towards increased transparency in local government operations.
