WABE on Cuts to GPB (Atlanta Public Schools)

Dear Brian Bannon:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Atlanta Public Schools. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the State of Georgia's Sunshine Law. Your request was received in this office on 4/4/2023 and given the reference number R002430-040423 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

Under the Georgia Open Records Act § 50.18.70 et seq., I am requesting copies of documents, emails, and other correspondence between executives and members of the board of directors of the Atlanta Educational Telecommunications Collaborative, doing business as WABE, related to cuts to Georgia Public Broadcasting’s FY24 state funding .

Also, any related correspondence between WABE and members of the state legislature or Gov. Kemp's office.

The time period is between March 1, 2023 and April 2, 2023.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 3 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Brian Patrick Bannon

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of April 04, 2023, Reference # R002430-040423
Dear Brian Bannon,
Atlanta Public Schools received a public information request from you on April 04, 2023. Your request mentioned: “To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

Under the Georgia Open Records Act § 50.18.70 et seq., I am requesting copies of documents, emails, and other correspondence between executives and members of the board of directors of the Atlanta Educational Telecommunications Collaborative, doing business as WABE, related to cuts to Georgia Public Broadcasting’s FY24 state funding .

Also, any related correspondence between WABE and members of the state legislature or Gov. Kemp's office.

The time period is between March 1, 2023 and April 2, 2023.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 3 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Brian Patrick Bannon

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Atlanta Public Schools has reviewed its files and has determined there are no responsive documents to your request. APS does not manage or control documents related to the AETC. You should reach out to that entity with this request for information.
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Sincerely,
Erica Long

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