Release Date: 03.11.10 | Location: All Metro Atlanta | Organization: The Atlanta Press Club, Inc.
Who is Keeping an Eye on Georgia's Open Records as the Journalism Industry Changes?
Evening Enrichment Series
Join the Atlanta Press Club Thursday, March 11 for our First Amendment program, Who is Keeping an Eye on Georgia's Open Records as the Journalism Industry Changes? Our knowledgeable panel will discuss the how with shrinking budgets main stream media is monitoring government and corporations and the implications that is having on our communities.With news organizations cutting back on staff do the media have the time and resources to monitor open records and our government? What would be the effect if no one was serving as watchdog? Join us as the Atlanta Press Club takes a look at this issue.
Moderator:
Hollie Manheimer - Executive Director, Georgia First Amendment Foundation
Panelists:
Ed Bean - Editor in chief, Daily Report
Alan Judd - Investigative Reporter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jim Walls - Creator, AtlantaUnfiltered.com
Fourth Panelist:TBA
WHEN:
March 11, 2010
6:00 - 6:45PM Networking
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and beverages
6:45 - 8:30PM Program
WHERE:
The Commerce Club
34 Broad Street, 18th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303
Valet parking is available for $6 and is not included in the ticket prices. For directions, please visit www.thecommerceclub.org/location.html. Because of limited parking at TCC, please consider using MARTA, whose Five Points station is across the street, or parking in nearby decks on Marietta Street.
R.S.V.P.:
This program is open to the public. APC and students receive complimentary admission to the event. Please R.S.V.P. so we know how many people to expect. Nonmembers may purchase tickets for $15. Tickets may be purchased by clicking here or by calling 404-57-PRESS. Payment must accompany reservations, and there is a 48-hour cancellation policy.
Contact Info
Contact Name: Elaine Hudson
Company: The Atlanta Press Club, Inc.
Phone: 404-57 PRESS
E-mail: info@atlpressclub.org
