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Convicted felon sentenced for illegal possession following motel shooting
By R. B. Pepalis | Jan 6, 2025
Marcus Thomas, a convicted felon, has been sentenced to federal prison for possession of a firearm and ammunition. U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan commented on the case, stating, "Thomas was released from state prison only a few days before he...
Court in Southern District of Georgia announces closure on January 9th
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 3, 2025
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia has announced its closure on Thursday, January 9th, 2024.
Fulton County Jail reaches proposed consent decree over constitutional violations
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 3, 2025
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia and the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division have announced a proposed consent decree to address violations at the Fulton County Jail.
Harpaz discusses global tax challenges at Hebrew University forum
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 3, 2025
Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz delivered a presentation titled “Global Tax Wars in the Digital Era” at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Tax Law Forum last December
DeKalb County changes judicial circuit name to DeKalb Judicial Circuit
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 2, 2025
DeKalb County has officially changed the name of its judicial circuit as of January 1, 2025.
Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel term extended to end of 2025
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 2, 2025
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has announced an extension for the term of service of its standing Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel.
Dean Rodrigues addresses UGA after tragic event at Sugar Bowl
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 2, 2025
It is with mixed emotions that Dean Usha R. Rodrigues addressed the University of Georgia (UGA) community from New Orleans following a tragic event.
Ryan K. Buchanan resigns as U.S. attorney for Northern District of Georgia
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 2, 2025
U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan has announced his resignation, effective January 19, 2025, as the chief law enforcement officer for the Northern District of Georgia.
Beasley Allen promotes four attorneys to principal roles
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 1, 2025
Beasley Allen has announced the promotion of four attorneys to the position of principal.
Triple-I zeroing in on 'battleground' state Georgia to combat legal system abuse
By A. D. Bamburg | Dec 30, 2024
The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) has announced its 2025 initiatives aimed at addressing legal system abuse, with Georgia identified as one of the primary states for reform.
Kadri named visiting fellow at European University Institute
By A. D. Bamburg | Dec 24, 2024
Assistant Professor Thomas E. Kadri has been chosen as a Visiting Fellow at the Law Department of the European University Institute in Florence, Italy.
Norins examines social media blocking litigation in new law review article
By A. D. Bamburg | Dec 23, 2024
Clare R. Norins, Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the First Amendment Clinic, has published an article titled "Stitch Incoming: Lindke v. Freed’s Impact on Social-Media Blocking Litigation."
Southern District of Georgia court announces holiday closure
By A. D. Bamburg | Dec 23, 2024
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia has announced its closure on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and Wednesday, December 25, 2024.
Tyrique Dakwan Harris sentenced to life for armed robbery in Glynn County
By J. D. Suayan | Dec 20, 2024
District Attorney Keith Higgins announced that Tyrique Dakwan Harris, 22, was found guilty by a Glynn County jury on December 18, 2024.
Convicted felon Keith Pharms sentenced for assaulting federal officer during car theft
By GA News Gazette | Dec 20, 2024
Keith Pharms, a convicted felon also known as "B-Boy," has been sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison for assaulting a federal task force officer with a firearm during a car theft incident in Atlanta. U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan...
Courthouses in Northern Georgia to close for Christmas holidays
By GA News Gazette | Dec 20, 2024
All courthouses of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia will be closed on December 24 and December 25.
Decatur man sentenced to life after motel murder conviction
By GA News Gazette | Dec 20, 2024
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has announced the conviction of Tyler Merritt, a 23-year-old from Decatur, for murder following a fatal altercation at a motel.
Brunswick man sentenced to 55 years for Mother's Day shooting
By J. D. Suayan | Dec 20, 2024
District Attorney Keith Higgins announced the conviction of Khyree Jamal Turner, 32, from Brunswick, Georgia.
U.S. District Court amends Local Rule 83.1(E) for attorney withdrawal
By GA News Gazette | Dec 20, 2024
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has implemented amendments to Local Rule 83.1(E).
Massachusetts man sentenced for murder of former fianc
By J. D. Suayan | Aug 30, 2024
On August 29, 2024, Jason Palmer from Littleton, Massachusetts, was found guilty by a Camden County jury for the murder of his former fiancé, Jessica Goodrich.