Georgia’s New Mental Health Laws

This year, the General Assembly passed sweeping changes to the state’s mental health care system. HB 1013 was passed with a 54-0 vote in the Senate and a 166-0 vote in the House. “Hope won”, said House Speaker David Ralston, who led the measure. He said...

Blood Diamonds

“Some men will kill, risk death, their honor, and their humanity in search of treasure. Yet, in the end, they cannot kill enough or steal enough to satisfy their hunger for more.” – Author Unknown – 1991 – Sierra Leone – The western African nation is...

Remembering The People’s Judge

“Your friends can get you into more trouble than you can get into yourself.” – Judge Alton P. Johnson – Late 1990’s – I walk into the office of Johnson, Dangle, and Parmer looking for a job before I enter law school. As Bob Dangle greets me, I hear a...