About The Ocmulgee Free Press

Our mission

The truth belongs to the public.

The Ocmulgee Free Press reports on government accountability, civil rights, public records, surveillance, and civic life. The publication is rooted in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia and also covers consequential public-policy issues beyond Middle Georgia when the reporting serves a broader public interest.

How we report

Documents first. Claims checked.

Our reporting draws on public records, official documents, public meetings, interviews, direct observations, and clearly attributed secondary reporting. Whenever practical, readers receive a direct link to the source material so they can examine the evidence for themselves.

Relevant primary-source material is preserved in the Open Records Library as it becomes available.

Independence

A newsroom, not an official government source.

The Ocmulgee Free Press is an independent publication. It does not speak for the agencies, officials, companies, or advocacy organizations it covers. News judgments are guided by public importance, verifiable evidence, and the standards published on this site.

Bylines

Who is responsible for the work?

Organizational bylines such as “The Ocmulgee Free Press” and “Ocmulgee Free Press Staff” are used for collaboratively reported work and newsroom editorials. The publication remains responsible for the accuracy of every article carrying those bylines. Named contributor profiles will be added as the newsroom grows.