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Atlanta Local Journalism Initiative

There are a variety of support services dedicated to the protection, legal defense and safeguarding of journalistic access to information and reporting.

The Reporters Committee serves news organizations, reporters, editors, documentary filmmakers and media lawyers. Although currently serving directly in only 5 states others may take advantage their extensive online resource base.

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press provides pro bono legal representation, amicus curiae support, and other legal resources to protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists.

202-795-9300 | Email: [email protected]

The Georgia First Amendment Foundation is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that works to educate citizens, public officials, journalists and lawyers on Georgia’s open records, open meetings and free speech laws. GFAF works at the state General Assembly, in the courts, county and city offices across Georgia.

404-525-3646 | Email: [email protected]

The National Association of Broadcasters advances the interests of radio and television broadcasters through government, industry and public affairs; improving the quality and profitability of broadcasting and encouraging content and technology innovation.

202-429-5300 | Email: [email protected]

The Media Freedom and Information Access Clinic (MFIA) is a law student clinic dedicated to increasing government transparency, defending the essential work of news gatherers, and protecting freedom of expression by providing pro bono legal services, pursuing impact litigation and developing policy initiatives.

203-432.4992 | Email: [email protected]

The Fund for Investigative Journalism provides grants and other support to independent journalists and news organizations to produce high-quality, unbiased, nonpartisan investigative stories that have an impact.

202-378-0953 | Email: [email protected]

NFOIC works nationally and with its state organization members to promote laws, policies and practices that ensure expeditious access to state and local public records, proceedings and officials.

757-276-1413 | Email: [email protected]

There are many other supporting organizations both local and national. If you have a special project and believe that we may be of assistance you may contact our office at 404 459.9264