First Amendment Lawsuit Against Savannah Mayor Ends with Permanent Injunction
By: Eric Cumbee The First Amendment lawsuit filed against Savannah Mayor Van Johnson has been resolved with a federal judge.
Judge Says Georgia’s Pro-Israel Law Violates 1st Amendment
A federal judge ruled against the State of Georgia last week in the first step of a lawsuit over whether.
- by Jessica Szilagyi
- May 25, 2021
Commissioner’s Refusal to Comply in 1A Suit Costing Taxpayers in Billable Hours
The refusal by Douglas County Commissioner Kelly Robinson to comply with the settlement agreement he and his attorney negotiated with.
- by Jessica Szilagyi
- August 13, 2020
Federal Lawsuits Filed Against Savannah Mayor Over Free Speech Violations
A second federal lawsuit has been filed against Savannah Mayor Van Johnson alleging free speech concerns and the First Amendment..
- by The Georgia Virtue
- July 31, 2020
Guyton Mayor Tells Citizens “Your Input is Not Necessary” Sparking Recall Effort
A special-called council meeting in the City of Guyton this week got heated when the mayor changed the public participation.
- by Jessica Szilagyi
- July 25, 2020
Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Douglas Co. Commissioner Over Free Speech Violations
A federal lawsuit has been filed against a Douglas County Commissioner who breached a settlement agreement he and his attorney.
- by Jessica Szilagyi
- July 14, 2020
State Rep. Battles Municipality Over Free Speech & Political Yard Signs
A Georgia state representative is battling with a local municipality in his district over the enforcement of a sign ordinance.
- by Jessica Szilagyi
- July 6, 2020
Douglas Co. Commissioner Breaches Free Speech Infringement Settlement Agreement
A Douglas County commissioner who previously agreed to settle a legal matter regarding free speech infringements of a constituent out.
- by Jessica Szilagyi
- June 3, 2020
DA Jackie johnson Takes Aim at Online Publication, Threatens Legal Action
The South Georgia district attorney embroiled in a public affairs nightmare fueled by a viral video, an angry constituency, and.
- by Jessica Szilagyi
- May 27, 2020
COLUMN: Why Are Local Governments So Quick to Limit Free Speech?
The following article is an opinion piece and reflects the views of the author and not those of The Georgia.
- by Jessica Szilagyi
- April 22, 2019
