Georgia

Georgia Homeowners Granted Freedom: Judge Allows Exit from Decades-Long Listings

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ATLANTA — Homeowners in Georgia may now have the option to terminate contentious 40-year property listings, following a recent judicial ruling. This decision, which could impact numerous properties across the state, addresses ongoing concerns regarding long-term real estate agreements that some homeowners have found burdensome. The case centered around the implications of a specific agreement type that tied homeowners to their properties for an extended period. Many residents argued that these lengthy contracts hindered their ability to sell their homes or adapt to changing circumstances. By allowing homeowners to exit these agreements, the ruling has … Read more

Family Ties and Troubling Testimonies: Key Witnesses Take the Stand in Georgia Man’s Murder Trial Over Missing Teen

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DECORAH, Iowa — The second day of testimony unfolded Tuesday in the Winneshiek County jury trial of James Bachmurski, a Georgia man charged with second-degree murder in connection with the disappearance of 15-year-old Jade Colvin. Bryan Bachmurski, the defendant’s son, was among the witnesses who recounted pivotal moments leading up to Colvin’s last known whereabouts. Bryan testified that March 30, 2017, was the final day he saw Colvin, recalling that his father had driven them to his late-night job around 10 p.m. Colvin was in the vehicle with them at the time. When questioned by … Read more

Former Georgia Judge Embraces New Role as American Association for Justice President, Advocating for Access to Justice Amid Legislative Changes

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Atlanta, Ga. — A retired Georgia judge is stepping into a new role as president of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), an organization dedicated to supporting trial lawyers and their clients across the nation. This leadership position comes as the association confronts significant changes in state legislation under Governor Brian Kemp, aimed at reforming personal injury lawsuit regulations. Greg Bey, who will assume the presidency in July 2026, is looking forward to his new responsibilities. “I’m excited to represent trial lawyers and their clients across the country,” he said, expressing a strong commitment to … Read more

Georgia State Ramps Up Involvement in E-Commerce as New Postal Selection Options Unveiled

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Atlanta, Georgia – A significant update has emerged regarding online transaction processes, enhancing the user experience for people looking to make purchases. The changes involve modifications to selection fields for users entering their location details while completing a transaction. Shoppers will now encounter a refined dropdown menu for selecting their state, including all 50 states, U.S. territories, and military addresses. Georgia is the default choice but users can easily navigate through the list to find their respective states. In addition to state selection, the interface now demands users to input their ZIP code in a … Read more