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UGA School of Law recognized for salary-to-debt ratio

The University of Georgia School of Law has been recognized as one of the top law schools for graduates looking to effectively manage their debt.


Georgia men charged for trafficking meth hidden in cucumbers

Andres Jasso, Jr. and Rufino Pineda-Perez appeared in federal court following their arrest for allegedly trafficking over 700 pounds of methamphetamine hidden within a load of cucumbers in Gainesville, Georgia. U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg...


UGA School of Law wins 26 trophies over five years

The University of Georgia's School of Law has achieved significant success in its advocacy program over the past five years.


UGA Law awards over $1.5 million for summer fellowships

Summer public interest fellowships at the University of Georgia School of Law offer valuable hands-on learning experiences for law students.


North Koreans charged with stealing nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency

Four North Korean nationals have been charged in a scheme involving the theft and laundering of nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency.


Serial bank robber receives over ten-year sentence for armed crime spree

Khyri Deandre Brown, a 28-year-old from Dallas, Georgia, has been sentenced to over ten years in prison for a series of bank robberies and attempted robberies.


Gwinnett County man sentenced to life for Lithonia bar shooting

DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced the conviction of a Gwinnett County man for a fatal shooting outside a Lithonia bar.


Two charged with assaulting federal officers in separate Georgia incidents

Ricardo Trejo-Martinez and Hector Beltran-Ledesma, both Mexican nationals in the United States illegally, have been charged with assaulting or resisting federal deportation officers.


Georgia man convicted for ATM explosion with pipe bomb

Abdurrahim Jalal has been found guilty of detonating a pipe bomb to destroy an ATM and possessing illegal explosives.


Former SSA employee admits guilt in benefits theft scheme

Christina Daniels, a former employee of the Social Security Administration (SSA), has admitted to charges of theft of government property and aggravated identity theft in a federal court. U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg stated, "As an employee...


Marietta man charged with trafficking ten kilograms of fentanyl

Rodrigo Morales-Figueroa, a 29-year-old resident of Marietta, Georgia, appeared in federal court on June 23, 2025.


UGA funds faculty projects to tackle rural issues across Georgia

The University of Georgia's Rural Engagement Workshop for Academic Faculty has allocated seed grants to faculty members addressing rural challenges in Georgia.


School of Law announces faculty and staff award winners for 2024-25

The School of Law has announced the recipients of its 2024-25 faculty and staff awards, as recognized by students.


Two convicted in multi-million dollar telephone scam targeting elderly

Pradip Parikh and Alpesh Patel have been convicted for their involvement in a transnational telephone scam that defrauded Americans of millions.


Remote patient monitoring company settles lawsuit over false Medicare claims

Health Wealth Safe, Inc. and Dr. Subodh Agrawal have agreed to pay $1.29 million to settle allegations of submitting false claims to Medicare.


Waynesboro man sentenced for string of armed robberies across seven Georgia counties

A Waynesboro resident has been sentenced to over 26 years in federal prison for a series of armed robberies across multiple counties in Georgia.


School of Law announces faculty and staff award winners

The School of Law has announced the recipients of its 2024-25 faculty and staff awards, recognizing several individuals for their contributions to education and student relations.


Newsweek features Assaf Harpaz on Missouri property tax changes

Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz was recently featured in Newsweek, discussing proposed changes to property tax regulations in Missouri.


Nursing home neglect: Legal protections for residents in Georgia and Alabama

For many families, deciding to place a loved one in a nursing home is challenging.


Macon Mayor Lester Miller strengthens community ties with Mercer University

Lester Miller, the mayor of Macon-Bibb County since 2020, has focused on strengthening ties between his hometown and Mercer University.