Georgia on My Mind … In 1930, musicians Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell wrote the now-classic song. Many artists recorded the song over the years, but Ray Charles put it on the map. After Charles performed “Georgia on My Mind” for the Georgia General Assembly in 1979, it was named the state’s official song. The […]
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Feds raise protections for North Atlantic right whales, but sea turtles may suffer
North Atlantic right whales have gained protections and sea turtles are more imperiled under a new federal calendar for harbor dredging that came to light May 14 in a federal lawsuit that seeks to protect sea turtles.
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Atlanta Housing sued for wrongful termination by lawyer who worked on controversial deal
Plaintiff takes credit for drafting a deal that a court has vindicated.
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Old Navy cites COVID-19 as defense for not paying rent in Buckhead Station
In a potential preview of things to come, a COVID-19 defense is being mounted by a Buckhead retailer that has fallen behind on rent during the pandemic-related shutdown. The landlord’s lawsuit is pending in U.S. District Court in Atlanta.
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Former Atlanta Housing boss appeals to City Hall in long dispute
The longtime leader of Atlanta’s housing authority says she hopes City Hall will try and lean on her old employer in a long legal fight about money and reputation.
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City of Atlanta goes to court, alleging city schools owe it millions
The city of Atlanta is suing Atlanta Public Schools, claiming that the schools are not keeping up with payments owed for bonds.
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Litigation begins over Georgia’s near-total abortion ban
So far, federal courts in Kentucky and Mississippi have temporarily suspended similar new abortion restrictions while lawsuits play out.
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Updated: Atlanta Housing takes action on lawsuits from ex-CEO and developer — and not the actions those plaintiffs wanted
A Wednesday morning meeting of the board of Atlanta’s housing authority signals that two aging legal wrangles are set to continue.
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Opioid companies face yet another government lawsuit. This time, from Georgia.
Georgia is suing about two dozen entities, alleging that those opioid manufacturers and distributors illegally and deceptively marketed their products; and failed to prevent the diversion of powerful, pain-killing, addictive drugs.
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Helping Atlanta do what is hard, but right
By Guest Columnist SALLY FLOCKS, president and CEO of PEDS, Pedestrians Educating Drivers on Safety
Wheelchair users recently sued the City of Atlanta for failing to maintain sidewalks that are equally accessible to people with disabilities. The condition of Atlanta’s sidewalks is deplorable, and a class-action lawsuit for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act has been a long time coming.
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Wheelchair users sue Atlanta, saying they’re denied equal public access
Three people who use wheelchairs are taking Atlanta to federal court, claiming that sorry sidewalks deny they and others equal access to the city.
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Atlanta schools plan property work and sales, as disputed deeds begin leaving city hands
With the signature and and stamp of Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on Tuesday on an ordinance passed by Atlanta City Council just yesterday, dozens of long-disputed properties are closer to belonging to Atlanta Public Schools.
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At last Council meeting, vote to merge pension boards
In their last action together, Atlanta City Council approved a bill to consolidate three city pension fund boards. Litigation may follow.
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Fulton sues for harm caused by opioid drug manufacturers, distributors
By Maggie Lee Fulton County’s top elected official said the county is seeking redress for “great harm” as he announced on Monday that Fulton is suing more than two dozen entities that manufacture or distribute opioid drugs. The 258-page complaint accuses drug companies of deceptive and unfair marketing, and of downplaying opioid addiction risk, in […]
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DeKalb family in court challenge to federal marijuana ban
In a new lawsuit, a group of medical marijuana entrepreneurs and advocates, including one from DeKalb, are telling a federal court that Congress’ ban on cannabis is seriously misguided.
