Appellate Courts News
Chief Judge Timothy C. Batten to retire; Judge Leigh Martin May to succeed
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has announced that Chief Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr., will retire on May 23, 2025.
Justice Department reports results from Operation Restore Justice in North Georgia
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently conducted Operation Restore Justice, a nationwide initiative targeting child sex offenders.
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Thirty charged with racketeering and murder linked to Georgia-based SMM gang
By GA News Gazette | May 15, 2025
An indictment was unsealed in the Southern District of Georgia, charging 30 individuals, alleged members and associates of the Sex Money Murder (SMM) gang, with various crimes.
Theodore S. Hertzberg named interim U.S attorney for Northern District of Georgia
By GA News Gazette | May 14, 2025
Attorney General Pamela Bondi has appointed Theodore S. Hertzberg as the Interim United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia.
Acting U.S. Attorney honors fallen officers during National Police Week
By GA News Gazette | May 12, 2025
Acting U.S. Attorney Richard S. Moultrie Jr. has recognized the dedication and sacrifices of law enforcement officers in observance of National Police Week, which runs from May 11 to May 17, 2025.
DeKalb County hosts missing persons & DNA event alongside awareness walkathon
By GA News Gazette | May 12, 2025
DeKalb County is set to host a Missing Persons & DNA Event on May 17, 2025, at the Cochran Building in Legacy Park, Decatur.
Stone Mountain man sentenced for murder of pregnant girlfriend and infant
By GA News Gazette | May 12, 2025
A Stone Mountain man has been convicted of murder in the case involving the shooting death of his pregnant girlfriend and their baby.
International fugitive faces firearm charge after capture in Atlanta
By GA News Gazette | May 9, 2025
Orville Andrew Pernell, also known as "Oneil Christopher Reid," was arraigned in Atlanta on a federal charge of possession of a firearm by an alien illegally present in the United States.
Six sentenced for roles in Atlanta drug trafficking network
By GA News Gazette | May 8, 2025
Six individuals have been sentenced for their involvement in a drug trafficking organization that distributed fentanyl and methamphetamine across the metro-Atlanta area.
Court joins national virtual event promoting pro bono legal services
By GA News Gazette | May 7, 2025
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia will join district courts nationwide to present the 2025 Virtual POWER Act Event on June 24 at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Two men sentenced to life for murder at Decatur gas station
By GA News Gazette | May 6, 2025
Two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment following their convictions for the murder of a man at a gas station in Decatur in 2023.
PACER to require multifactor authentication by end of 2025
By GA News Gazette | May 6, 2025
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has announced that it will start implementing multifactor authentication (MFA) for CM/ECF and PACER systems on May 11.
Doraville acupuncturist faces multiple sexual assault charges
By GA News Gazette | Apr 30, 2025
A doctor who operated an acupuncture practice in Doraville has been indicted on charges of sexually assaulting several patients.
Former army soldier convicted of abusing children in Georgia court
By GA News Gazette | Apr 29, 2025
A jury in the Southern District of Georgia has reached a verdict in the trial of Cedrick Demon Robinson, a former Army soldier, finding him guilty of charges related to the abuse of two minors.
EMS driver convicted of rape in DeKalb County
By GA News Gazette | Apr 29, 2025
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced that Bruce Andre Hines, an EMS driver from College Park, has been convicted of rape.
Felon sentenced to 14 years for firearm possession and resisting police in Georgia
By GA News Gazette | Apr 28, 2025
Arthur Gene Young, a repeat offender with a history of violence, has been sentenced in Newnan, Georgia, to 14 years in federal prison for unlawfully possessing a firearm while resisting arrest.
Cobb County driver sentenced for street race that killed 15-year-old passenger
By GA News Gazette | Apr 28, 2025
A Cobb County jury in Marietta, Georgia, has found Caleb Hasty guilty of reckless driving and speeding due to his involvement in an illegal street race that resulted in the death of 15-year-old Ryan Huckeba.
Savannah resident faces minimum of 30 years for drug and weapon offenses
By GA News Gazette | Apr 24, 2025
A Savannah resident, Malik Javier McKenzie, aged 27, has been convicted of drug trafficking and weapons charges following a trial in the U.S. District Court.
Donovan Carter sentenced to life without parole for Marietta ambush murder
By GA News Gazette | Apr 24, 2025
A Cobb County jury found Donovan Carter guilty of several charges, including malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, for the killing of Kenneth Cunningham Jr. in Marietta.
Gilmer County man indicted for AI-related child exploitation charges
By GA News Gazette | Apr 24, 2025
A man from Gilmer County, Georgia, has been indicted for allegedly creating child sexual abuse material using Artificial Intelligence.