Georgia
Open Meetings Act
Formally: Georgia Open Meetings Act
Ga. Code Ann. §§ 50-14-1 to 50-14-6
Sunshine Score
| Advance Notice | 1 day |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required, remote allowed, written accepted |
| Closed Sessions | 5 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | Allowed |
| Enforcement | Voidable, legislature exempt |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Online posting: Not required
Post notice at least 24 hours before meeting at regular meeting place; agenda posted at meeting site during 2-week window before meeting; regular meeting schedule posted one week in advance
Agenda changes at meeting: Allowed — majority vote for urgent items
Public Participation
Georgia Open Meetings Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-14-1 et seq.) does not require a public comment period. Public bodies may adopt their own comment policies. The law guarantees access to observe meetings but does not establish any right to address the body.
Virtual Meetings
Allowed under O.C.G.A. § 50-14-1(b)(1)-(2); remote participation counts as full attendance but a quorum must be physically present unless emergency conditions apply. Limited to twice per calendar year per member absent emergency or physician opinion. Amended 2024 Ga. Laws 357.
Closed Sessions
Closed (executive) sessions: Allowed under specific circumstances
Permitted Categories
Meeting Minutes
Online posting: Not required
Content requirements: date, time, place, members present, matters considered, record of votes (O.C.G.A. § 50-14-1(e)(2))
Recording & Broadcast
Enforcement
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Accessibility & Language Access
ADA accessibility: ADA Title II applies to all public meetings. The state statute does not add requirements beyond federal law; reasonable accommodations must be provided on request.
Language access: No statutory language-access mandate beyond federal Civil Rights Act Title VI obligations for recipients of federal funds.