Georgias

Marathon YSL Trial Approaches Verdict: Jury Deliberation Intensifies in Georgia’s Lengthiest Legal Battle

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Atlanta, GA — The YSL trial, involving prominent rapper Young Thug and several co-defendants, is moving towards conclusion after a year-long epic legal battle that is now in the hands of a Fulton County jury. This trial, the longest in Georgia’s history, began in January 2023 and has seen its fair share of dramatic twists and protracted proceedings. In the latest developments, defendant Deamonte Kendrick faces six charges, including a RICO charge and a murder charge related to the death of an individual named Thomas. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker has, however, … Read more

Judge Dismisses GOP Lawsuit, Allows Weekend Absentee Ballot Drop-Off in Georgia’s Key Counties

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Atlanta, GA — A lawsuit aimed at blocking Georgia counties from offering weekend voting services was dismissed by a judge in Georgia on Saturday. The lawsuit, initiated by the Republican Party in Fulton County, sought to prevent the county — a Democratic stronghold in Atlanta comprising 11% of Georgia’s electorate — from allowing voters to drop off their mail-in ballots over the weekend. Fulton County, which has a significant impact on state elections due to its population, planned to open four election offices from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first weekend of November … Read more

Georgia’s New Hemp Legislation Redefines Legal Status of Certain Cannabis Products: Key Details Explained

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Atlanta, GA — Georgia has recently revised its policies concerning cannabis, leading to significant changes about the legality of certain cannabis-derived products. With the introduction of a new hemp law, the state aims to tighten regulations and clarify the distinctions between legal hemp products and illegal marijuana products. Governor Brian Kemp signed the updated legislation, which takes effect immediately, as part of an effort to combat the rise in products that seemingly skirt the legal boundaries between hemp, which is legal, and marijuana, which remains illegal under state law. The main focus of the regulation … Read more

Minorities Remain Underrepresented in Georgia’s Judicial Appointments and Elections, Study Finds

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Atlanta, GA – A recent study sheds light on the ongoing challenges faced by minority judicial candidates in Georgia, revealing a stark disparity in the success rates of these candidates compared to their white counterparts in attaining judgeships through appointments and elections in 2024. The analysis, focusing on midyear data, illustrates that minority candidates aspiring to become judges are significantly less likely than whites to be appointed by the governor or elected in state contests. Data indicates that, in the current year, minority judicial hopefuls were seven times less likely to receive a gubernatorial appointment … Read more