Atlanta Jury Convicts Federal Prison Guard on Bribery and Drug ConspiracyJune 8, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in Atlanta convicted former USP-Atlanta correctional officer Patrick Shackelford of bribery and narcotics smuggling conspiracy on April 2, 2026, in NDGA.
Federal Jury Convicts Norcross Man in $400K Tax Fraud SchemeJune 8, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in Atlanta convicted Festus Anyiam on four counts of theft of government funds and one count of money laundering involving over $400,000 in fraudulent tax refunds.
Georgia Jury Convicts Three in Prom-Night Murder of Teen AthleteMay 29, 2026VerdictsA Muscogee County jury convicted Zion Horton, Jaquan Mahone, and Semaj Copeland of felony murder in the 2024 prom-night shooting death of 16-year-old Manchester High athlete Daryus Bryant.
Judge McMahon Rescinds NEH Grant Cancellations; Kelly v. Hegseth Argued at CircuitMay 19, 2026Legal NewsJudge McMahon ordered NEH grant cancellations rescinded, a circuit court heard Kelly v. Hegseth on military authority, and a Georgia judge denied Fulton County's ballot return motion.
NCR Corp. Agrees to $48 Million Settlement Over Executive Annuity ClaimsMay 16, 2026Law and PolicyNCR Corporation agreed to pay $48 million to settle a federal class action by former executives alleging the company failed to honor promised lifetime annuity benefits.
Eleventh Circuit Requires Bond Hearings for Long-Term Interior DetaineesMay 15, 2026Legal NewsThe Eleventh Circuit ruled 2-1 that interior immigrants are not "seeking admission" and must receive bond hearings, joining the Second Circuit against the Trump detention policy.
Georgia Court of Appeals Takes Up Willis Fee-Recovery AppealMay 14, 2026Legal NewsThe Georgia Court of Appeals agreed to hear Fani Willis's appeal on whether she has standing to block a roughly $16 million legal-fee claim by Trump and co-defendants.
Georgia Jury Convicts Two in Athens Gang Murder CaseMay 13, 2026VerdictsAn Athens-Clarke County jury convicted Shamon Elder Jr. and Jaquavious Smith of murder and gang terrorism charges in the 2022 shooting death of Brynarius Smith on May 5, 2026.
Georgia Jury Convicts Two Men in Athens Gang Murder CaseMay 12, 2026VerdictsAn Athens-Clarke County jury convicted Shamon Elder Jr. and Jaquavious Smith for the 2022 murder of Brynarius Smith, with Elder sentenced to life without parole plus 85 years.
Peewee Longway Enters Federal Plea Deal in Fentanyl and Firearms CaseMay 10, 2026Law and PolicyAtlanta rapper Peewee Longway pleaded guilty May 6 in a federal drug and firearms case; sentencing is set for July 9, with a negotiated range of 10 to 14 years.