Josh Kelety

December 18, 2023 | Daily Report Online

In October, residents of Sapelo Island in Georgia, who largely rely on a ferry to get to the mainland, accused county officials of making it difficult for residents to attend important public meetings by scheduling them after the last ferry was slated to depart. That decision highlights what some observers say is a striking trend toward secrecy among local governments across the U.S.

By Eric Scicchitano/CHNI News and Josh Kelety | The Associated Press

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