Jeff Amy

July 17, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Georgia lawmakers this year added an extra two years to the current terms of commissioners on the all-Republican body. Each will eventually revert to six-year terms.

By Jeff Amy | The Associated Press

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July 01, 2024 | Daily Report Online

The judge stalled the law for 14 days and directing lawyers to present arguments on whether it should be stayed until a lawsuit over the measure is resolved.

By Jeff Amy | The Associated Press

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June 24, 2024 | Daily Report Online

The high court on Monday rejected claims that the power of Black voters was illegally diluted because the five commissioners are elected statewide.

By Jeff Amy | The Associated Press

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May 30, 2024 | Daily Report Online

The other four members, including Republican-appointed Michael Heekin, voted to certify the results in what Elections Director Nadine Williams called a "very successful election."

By Jeff Amy | The Associated Press

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May 22, 2024 | Daily Report Online

The winner said in a statement that his win refleted voters' "desire for a fair and impartial judiciary," while the defeated former Democratic congressman said in a statement that he remains committed to his view that the Georgia Constitution protects abortion rights, a stance he promoted in advertisements.

By Jeff Amy | The Associated Press

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May 15, 2024 | Daily Report Online

At least two religiously conservative groups are also spending to support the incumbent, while some backers of abortion rights are trying to mobilize votes for the challenger.

By Jeff Amy | The Associated Press

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May 09, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Justice Charlie Bethel in a concurrence seemed to implore Cobb County's commissioners to seek a court judgment, warning that, if the commission ultimately loses, commissioners could be thrown off the board.

By Jeff Amy | The Associated Press

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May 07, 2024 | Daily Report Online

The candidate sued hours ahead of a deadline to reply to a complaint that he is violating state judicial ethics rules and that he must bring his campaign ads into compliance with state rules.

By Jeff Amy | The Associated Press

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May 06, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Also, on Friday, Fulton County leaders testified before a special state Senate committee that they had no legal power to control the Fulton DA's spending or her hiring of former special prosecutor Nathan Wade.

By Jeff Amy | The Associated Press

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April 29, 2024 | Daily Report Online

John Barrow said he believes Georgians have a state constitutional right to abortion and that voters would boost their chances of restoring broader access to abortion by doing something they've never done before: defeating an incumbent state justice.

By Jeff Amy | The Associated Press

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