Chatham County District Attorney Meg Heap over the weekend was named Georgia’s 2019 D.A. of the Year by her peers in the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia (PAC). Known for her fearlessness in the courtroom, leadership in both state and national D.A. groups, and impact in pushing for important legislation at the State Capitol, Heap received praise from such names as GBI Dir. Vic Reynolds. A well deserved honor for one of the state’s most respected D.A.’s has Heap’s ship RISING…
Ga. Supreme Court’s controversial decision
The recent decision by the Georgia Supreme Court to no longer hear (most) murder appeals has led to criticism and debate, particularly from the state Court of Appeals, which will now handle those cases. Court of Appeals judges say their staffs are already stretched thin, and that such a move would require the legislature to significanltly increase funding and staffing within the Nathan Deal Judicial Center. The move leaves Georgia’s court system DRIFTING…
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