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August 18, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Second Georgia Probate Judge Succumbs to COVID-19

Chattooga County Probate Judge Jon Payne, who was elected in 1974, died early Tuesday.

By R. Robin McDonald

4 minute read

August 17, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Georgia Judges Go Online to Celebrate 19th Amendment's 100th Birthday

The project features 15 judges as part of an initiative to engage the judicial branch in promoting civics education.

By R. Robin McDonald

3 minute read

August 13, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Lawyers, Legal Scholars Weigh In on Emory Law Professor's Discrimination Lawsuit Over Classroom Slur

Lawyers and law professors say the context of both Emory law professor Paul Zwier's use of a racial epithet and the former interim law school dean's letters to the community criticizing him, will likely be key factors in the case if it should go to trial.

By R. Robin McDonald

6 minute read

August 11, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Fani Willis Sweeps Paul Howard to Take Over as Fulton County DA

Willis had nearly 73% of the vote heading into Wednesday morning.

By R. Robin McDonald

3 minute read

August 10, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Atlanta Attorney Surrenders Bar License After Placing Roswell Judge's Initials on Court Order

Elizabeth Vila Rogan voluntarily surrendered her license after pleading no contest to obstructing court officers.

By R. Robin McDonald

2 minute read

August 07, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Punished for Being White? Law Professor Suspended Over N-Word Sues Emory, Ex-Dean

Emory University law professor Paul Zwier contends he was disciplined for using a racial epithet because he is white, while other Black professors at Emory have used the same epithet both in and out of class without consequence.

By R. Robin McDonald

4 minute read

August 07, 2020 | Daily Report Online

'He Will Be Removed': District Attorney Challenger Fani Willis Talks About Her Campaign Against Her Former Boss

Candidate Fani Willis is challenging Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard in the Democratic primary election on Aug. 11.

By R. Robin McDonald

7 minute read

August 07, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Fulton DA Paul Howard Accuses Political Opponent Fani Willis of Running a 'Win-at-All-Costs' Campaign

Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard, who is seeking his seventh term, faces a runoff Tuesday against challenger Fani Willis, a former veteran prosecutor in his office.

By R. Robin McDonald

9 minute read

August 06, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Embattled Fulton DA Agrees to Pay $6.5K Ethics Fine Over Failure to Report Outside Income

Howard, who is seeking his seventh term, faces a runoff with veteran prosecutor Fani Willis on Tuesday, agreed to pay the fine "through some form of technicality."

By R. Robin McDonald

4 minute read

August 06, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Rayshard Brooks' Shooting Is Flashpoint in Runoff Election for Fulton County District Attorney

Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard is battling for a seventh term against Fani Willis, a veteran prosecutor who garnered 42 % of the vote to Howard's 34% in the June 9 primary.

By R. Robin McDonald

3 minute read