Katheryn Tucker

February 22, 2020 | Daily Report Online

"We strongly believe that memorials like this one do not violate the Constitution and should be protected and preserved," AG Chris Carr said, naming two in Georgia that may benefit from the decision.

By Katheryn Tucker

5 minute read

February 21, 2020 | Daily Report Online

SisterSong attorney Sean J. Young said Georgia's law "flies in the face of nearly a half century" of SCOTUS precedent. Defending the governor and the AG, Solicitor General Andrew Pinson argued that SisterSong has "failed to establish standing to bring this suit" because the women's advocacy group hasn't proven any of its members are currently pregnant and seeking an abortion.

By Katheryn Tucker

5 minute read

February 20, 2020 | Daily Report Online

"I'm excited about this," tweeted UGA media and law professor Jonathan Peters, @jonathanwpeters. He quoted the job posting and offered a small incentive to the winning candidate.

By Katheryn Tucker

3 minute read

February 14, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Kemp has chosen a career prosecutor to fill an opening on the Bulloch County State Court.

By Katheryn Tucker

2 minute read

February 14, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Beloved small town teacher and beauty queen Tara Grinstead disappeared 15 years ago. The trial of the man accused of killing her has just been delayed again.

By Katheryn Tucker

4 minute read

February 14, 2020 | Daily Report Online

"The best quote was from his niece," the winning lawyer said. She told the jury, "'Kip had a lot of limitations. That's true. But he had no limitations on his character.'"

By Katheryn Tucker

6 minute read

February 13, 2020 | Daily Report Online

"The Cobb Superior Court is losing a great deal of knowledge and experience with the retirement of these two judges," said Cobb Magistrate Court Judge Kellie Hill, who is already running to replace one of them.

By Katheryn Tucker

5 minute read

February 11, 2020 | Daily Report Online

"It was not too long ago that in Georgia courthouses like this were segregated," Justice Clarence Thomas said at the Nathan Deal Judicial Center in Atlanta. "One reason segregation endured was due not only to prejudices and a lack of understanding but also to a lack of courage."

By Katheryn Tucker

5 minute read

February 10, 2020 | Daily Report Online

During her 15-year legal career, Clare R. Norins has worked in private practice, government and education focused on civil rights and constitutional issues.

By Katheryn Tucker

3 minute read

February 07, 2020 | Daily Report Online

The idea was to create a residential feeling in a public building that would be inviting, yet still respectful of the court. "It's like a grand house," said Grant F. Marani of Robert A.M. Stern Architects in New York.

By Katheryn Tucker

6 minute read