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A new lawsuit in Georgia seeks a court order declaring that a chemical related to the main intoxicating ingredient in pot is legal under state law.

Gwinnett DA explains Facebook posts that angered some in law enforcement article Gwinnett DA Patsy Austin-Gatson explains why she posted a series of cartoons on Facebook that have angered some in law enforcement. LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - Gwinnett County’s district attorney is explaining some Facebook posts she made this week that surprised some in law enforcement. Patsy Austin-Gatson says the posts were meant to start a dialogue about the way police interact with minorities. They depict police officers in light of the George Floyd murder. DA’s Facebook posts angered some in law enforcement ...

Gwinnett DA targeting illegal opioid dealers By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team Published  LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - Gwinnett County's District Attorney is addressing what she sees as a prevalent criminal issue in her jurisdiction DA Patsy Austin-Gatson said Wednesday her office is cracking down on illegal opioid distributors by targeting the people responsible for creating and distributing the drugs in Gwinnett.  Austin-Gatson said she wants to send a message to the community that she values the lives of every Gwinnett County resident and will not tolerate those who seek to make a profit off the liv...

Johnsa said former Assistant City Manager Doug Stacks was allowed to resign in August 2019 after he admitted taking a $10,000 bribe as part of a land development deal. Prosecutors say more than $65,000 in bribes were actually involved in that project. Real estate broker David Clenton Kennedy is accused of repeatedly bribing Stacks and Norman Nash, who formerly headed Lilburn’s Downtown Development Authority. Stacks, Kennedy and Nash are accused of jointly buying property they later sold to Lilburn at least twice, profiting more than $200,000. Attorney Matt Crosby, who represents Stacks, tol...