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Ordered into Oblivion: How Courts Have Rendered the Georgia Whistleblower Act Useless, and How to Fix It

In Georgia, the Georgia Whistle-blower Act (“GWA”) protects public employees who report unlawful activity. Recent court decisions have reduced the GWA to a state of uselessness. Federal whistle-blower law provides useful insights on how the Georgia General Assembly can amend the GWA to restore and enhance its effectiveness. This article details the history of the GWA and recent court decisions. The article then examines federal whistle-blower law. Finally, recommendations, including draft amendment language, are provided.