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A Georgia judge's self-penned obituary shows feisty side of beloved jurist

Federal judge Hugh Lawson, of Middle Georgia, died last week at age 82.

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Georgia Judge Hugh Lawson, known for his way with words, wrote his own obituary

Georgia Judge Hugh Lawson, known for his way with words, wrote his own obituary
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Sweet Briar College announces commencement speaker

Sweet Briar College announced Verda M. Colvin, justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, will be the keynote speaker at its commencement ceremony Saturday, May 13.

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Six-Week Abortion Ban Undergoes Georgia Supreme Court Scrutiny

The fate of Georgia’s “heartbeat” abortion ban hinges on whether the state’s top court says the Roe v. Wade precedent guaranteeing the federal right to an abortion was ever valid.

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How Appealing Weekly Roundup

A selection of appellate news of the week.

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Georgia Supreme Court justice finds value in being uncomfortable

The Honorable Verda M. Colvin shares lessons during Holmes-Hunter Lecture.

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UGA announces 2023 Signature Lecture speakers

The Signature Lecture Series features speakers noted nationally or internationally for their broad, multidisciplinary appeal and compelling bodies of work.

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Thomas, Dunn honored by UGA for community service

Dunn founded the Athens-Clarke County High School Completion Initiative, a program created to raise graduation rates in local high schools.

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Footsteps Award winners announced, honors legacy of UGA's first African American students | Campus News

The University of Georgia has awarded the annual 2023 Footsteps Award to Richard Dunn and Xernona Thomas.

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Dunn, Thomas named Footsteps Award recipients

Award honors the pioneering footsteps UGA’s first African American students.

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