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Atlanta and Newnan court divisions close due to weather
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 22, 2025
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has announced that its Atlanta and Newnan divisions will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Investment professional receives seven-year sentence for defrauding millions through investment scheme
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 22, 2025
Craig Allen, an executive officer of C.M. Allen Capital Management, Inc., has been sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for his role in a fraudulent investment scheme.
Court closures in Brunswick and Savannah due to weather
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 22, 2025
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia has announced the closure of its Brunswick and Savannah offices on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Court delays in Atlanta and Newnan due to winter weather
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 22, 2025
On Thursday, January 23, 2025, the Atlanta and Newnan divisions of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia will delay opening by two hours due to recent wintry weather.
Atlanta and Newnan court divisions close due to winter weather
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 21, 2025
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has announced that its Atlanta and Newnan divisions will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
U.S. District Court in Georgia to close early due to weather
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 21, 2025
All divisions of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia will close early at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Court in Southern District of Georgia closed due to weather
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 21, 2025
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia will not be open on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Richard S. Moultrie Jr. named acting U.S. attorney for Northern District of Georgia
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 21, 2025
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard S. Moultrie, Jr. has taken over as the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, succeeding Ryan K. Buchanan.
Federal indictments highlight crackdown on illegal firearm possession in Georgia
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 17, 2025
Federal authorities in the Southern District of Georgia have returned indictments against multiple individuals on firearms charges.
Tara M. Lyons appointed as acting U.S. attorney for Southern District of Georgia
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 17, 2025
As of January 18, 2025, Tara M. Lyons has assumed the role of Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia.
Atlanta man sentenced for defrauding COVID-19 relief programs
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 17, 2025
Boeroepae Jordan has been sentenced to a new prison term for defrauding pandemic relief programs of over $323,000.
Lithonia man receives lengthy sentence for shooting wife amid divorce proceedings
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 16, 2025
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has announced the conviction of Dmante Dontrell Anderson, a Lithonia resident, for shooting his wife following her filing for divorce.
Former spouse pleads guilty to fraudulently claiming veteran's military benefits
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 15, 2025
The former spouse of a deceased U.S. Army veteran has pleaded guilty to fraud for improperly claiming military benefits, according to an announcement from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Georgia.
Settlement reached over discrimination against disabled veteran with service animal
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 15, 2025
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia has reached a settlement with OptumServe Health Services, Inc., a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group.
Hiram man faces federal charges over large-scale fentanyl possession
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 15, 2025
Darrlin Vernard Warner, known as "Juice," has been charged with federal offenses related to drug trafficking and firearms possession.
Decatur man receives life sentence after fatal landlord-tenant conflict
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 14, 2025
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced a jury trial conviction of Danny John Marillo Hunter, a Decatur man charged with the fatal shooting of Kateasha Cardell.
Hampton woman admits role in $161 million mortgage fraud scheme
By R. B. Pepalis | Jan 10, 2025
Kimberly Johnson has admitted guilt in a mortgage fraud scheme that spanned over three years, resulting in the approval of around 450 loans based on false documents and information.
Federal grand jury indicts operators behind cryptocurrency mixers Blender.io and Sinbad.io
By R. B. Pepalis | Jan 10, 2025
Roman Vitalyevich Ostapenko, Alexander Evgenievich Oleynik, and Anton Vyachlavovich Tarasov have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their alleged roles in operating the cryptocurrency mixing services Blender.io and Sinbad.io.
DeKalb County Courthouse closed due to weather forecast
By R. B. Pepalis | Jan 9, 2025
The DeKalb County Courthouse and County offices, including the District Attorney's Office, will not be open on Friday, January 10, 2025.
Georgia courthouses closed due to winter storm on January 10
By R. B. Pepalis | Jan 8, 2025
All courthouses in the Northern District of Georgia will be closed on Friday, January 10, 2025.