What New Georgia Laws Went into Effect on July 1?
July 15, 2025
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Over a hundred new laws took effect in Georgia on July 1, 2025. Several deserve our attention, and a few merit our close attention. Some
Anti-Gay Protestors Face Hate Crime Charges
July 9, 2025
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In June 2025, Atlanta police arrested four individuals who allegedly defaced rainbow flags at a crosswalk. Investigators are looking for two others. When officers responded
Gang Activity on the Rise at Georgia Tech
July 7, 2025
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The “Water Boys,” a loosely organized criminal organization, is allegedly responsible for at least four crimes in the past month, including armed robbery and aggravated
Feds Make Major Drug Bust in Atlanta
July 1, 2025
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Authorities claim that June 2025 raids on two Atlanta-area properties resulted in the largest seizure of fentanyl in the state’s history. “This was a major
What to Expect After a Car Accident
June 24, 2025
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Most car crash victims can expect two things: a long medical recovery period and a legal settlement. The average injury-related medical bill exceeds $40,000. Emergency
How Often Do DUI-Related Crashes Occur?
June 18, 2025
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Before the coronavirus pandemic, the number of DUI-related crashes had slowly but steadily declined for several decades. But COVID-19 lockdowns had some unintended consequences, such
A Complete Guide to Family Law Modifications in Cobb County
June 11, 2025
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At best, a divorce or paternity order takes a snapshot of a family’s current emotional and financial makeup. These things change so quickly that, in
How Hard Is It to Pass a Field Sobriety Test?
June 4, 2025
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According to police officers, it’s impossible to pass one of the three FSTs approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Commission. Fortunately, the arresting officer’s
Challenging the Evidence in an Assault Case
May 28, 2025
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Challenging the state’s evidence is usually the most effective defense in an assault or any other criminal case. Prosecutors must establish guilt beyond any reasonable
What is the New Law for Probation in Georgia?
May 13, 2025
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Georgia’s new law for probation, SB 105, went into effect in May 2021. Many heralded the law as a major step forward that almost completely
