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Monday, May 06, 2013  In information released by the Supreme Court of Georgia, the court has accepted a petition for voluntary discipline and has ordered a review panel for Albany attorney Johnnie Mae Graham.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  A Nashville, GA police officer is appealing his conviction and prison sentence for soliciting sex from a 17-year-old boy and violating his oath of office, arguing that Georgia’s solicitation of sodomy statute is unconstitutional and no crime was committed.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The Supreme Court of Georgia has announced that they have upheld the murder conviction and sentence for 59-year-old John Dodson Jr.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  However Supreme Court rules, sharp divisions over gay marriage will persist across U.S.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  In the Facebook story of the day you wanted to know how Southwest Georgians felt the Supreme Court should rule on the Defense of Marriage Act of 1996.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Updated with video: Next up for gay marriage: Supreme Court hears challenge to federal Defense of Marriage Act

Monday, March 25, 2013  The Supreme Court of Georgia has reversed the conviction of Tchywaskie Lamar Jones who was convicted of violating Georgia’s Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act due to insufficient evidence.

Monday, March 18, 2013  The Supreme Court will hear arguments today about validity of Arizona's voter registration law.

Thursday, March 14, 2013 

Monday, March 11, 2013  Judge strikes down NYC's sugary-drinks size rule; enforcement had been set to start Tuesday

Friday, March 01, 2013  Obama, in broad legal opinion, urges Supreme Court to overturn California gay marriage ban

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Updated with video; According to information released by the Georgia Supreme Court, the Baker County's Sheriff election results case will be heard before the court on March 4th.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Updated with new information; The Supreme Court of Georgia has reconsidered their order transferring the case of  Andrew Allen Cook to the Georgia Court of Appeals according to information released by the court.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to lift a stay of execution in the case of a Georgia man whose attorneys claim he's mentally disabled.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Obama administration considers urging Supreme Court to overturn California gay marriage ban