Yellowhammer Times

FOIA Request to George C Wallace Community College-Dothan regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to George C Wallace Community College-Dothan on October 22, 2025. The request seeks specific records under the Alabama Open Records Law § 36-12-40 et seq., with a preference for receiving these documents in electronic format.

The requested records include a current list of members of the University's governing board or board of trustees. This list should contain each member's full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, the request asks for any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications, directories, or on the University's website. Furthermore, any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University are also requested. These biographies are typically used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.

The request was made by Yellowhammer Times as part of their commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, they emphasize that access to public records is essential for fulfilling their professional responsibilities. This includes holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given their role in disseminating information, they have requested a fee waiver as media professionals.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at this link.

Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.