What is an open records request under the Georgia Open Records Act?

Under the Act, a "public record" includes all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, computer based or generated information, or similar material prepared and maintained or received in the course of the operation of a public office or agency. A "public record" also can include items received or maintained by a private person or entity on behalf of a public office or agency where the records are received or maintained by a private person, firm, corporation or other private entity in the performance of a service or function for or on behalf of a public agency. It does not include any computer program or computer software used or maintained in the course of operation of a public office or agency.

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1. What is an open records request under the Georgia Open Records Act?
2. What is the Open Records Center?
3. Who manages Augusta's open records request process?
4. Can I request information that is already publicly available?
5. What records are already publicly available?
6. Where can I request court case documents, divorce records, deeds, or property liens?
7. Where can I request vital records?
8. Are there any fees associated with my request for open records?