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Courthouses in Northern Georgia to close for Christmas holidays

All courthouses of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia will be closed on December 24 and December 25.


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Decatur man sentenced to life after motel murder conviction

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.


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Brunswick man sentenced to 55 years for Mother's Day shooting

District Attorney Keith Higgins announced the conviction of Khyree Jamal Turner, 32, from Brunswick, Georgia.


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U.S. District Court amends Local Rule 83.1(E) for attorney withdrawal

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has implemented amendments to Local Rule 83.1(E).


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Massachusetts man sentenced for murder of former fianc

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.


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Lanis Brown sentenced for fatal shooting of Zakkary Johnson

On August 28, 2024, a Wayne County jury found Lanis Brown guilty of voluntary manslaughter and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.