This is breaking news, and the story is developing.
Three local media groups are seeking an injunction in Richmond County Superior Court to compel Augusta Richmond County to comply with the Georgia open records law by releasing documents related to the four fire chief finalists interviewed earlier this month.
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The groups have joined include The Augusta PRESS, the Augusta Chronicle, WJBF Channel 6 and a fourth, WRDW television station, has asked to join the suit.
See the filing at the link below.